Rectal perforation in a 42-year-old woman due to Henoch-Schönlein purpura: a case report

Rectal perforation in a 42-year-old woman due to Henoch-Schönlein purpura: a case report

Henoch-Schönlein purpura (HSP) is caused by deposition of IgA-containing immune complexes within the blood vessels. HSP mostly occurs in children and is less common in adults. In addition to palpable purpura, arthritis or arthralgia, renal disease and abdominal pain, gastrointestinal symptoms occur...

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Main Authors: F. Almassinokiani, A. Mehdizadeh Kashi, A. Musavi, S. Khodaverdi, K. Tahermanesh, S. Ariana
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PAGEPress Publications 2017-09-01
Series:Reumatismo
Subjects:
Henoch-Schönlein purpura
Bowel perforation
Abdominal pain
Rectal perforation.
Online Access:http://www.reumatismo.org/index.php/reuma/article/view/948

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