Leukocytoclastic Vasculitis
Palpable purpura- Non-blanching erythema from bleeding into the skin seen in small vessel vasculitis.
Patient 1:
This patient is an old-aged man who was admitted with rash, abdominal pain and renal injury several weeks after starting a new medication (diltiazem). Skin biopsy showed IgA deposits- dx, HSP.
Patient 2:
This patient is an old-aged man who was admitted with rash, abdominal pain and renal injury several weeks after starting a new medication (diltiazem). Skin biopsy showed IgA deposits. Diagnosis made of Henoch-Schönlein purpura
Patient 3:
This patient has
Patient 4:
This is a previously healthy 78-year-old man who was admitted to the hospital with hematuria, skin rash, and abdominal pain, and ultimately diagnosed with Henoch-Schönlein purpura.