scholarly journals Adult Onset Henoch-Schonlein Purpura and Intussusception: A Rare Presentation

2016 ◽  
Vol 2016 ◽  
pp. 1-3 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mridula Krishnan ◽  
Joseph Nahas
Keyword(s):  
Unusual Case ◽  
Surgical Intervention ◽  
Gastrointestinal Symptoms ◽  
Adult Onset ◽  
Henoch Schonlein Purpura ◽  
Rare Presentation ◽  
Prompt Treatment ◽  
Life Threatening ◽  
Schonlein Purpura ◽  
Henoch Schönlein Purpura

We present an unusual case of a young 26-year-old male who was diagnosed with Henoch-Schonlein Purpura (HSP). Initial presentation was primarily mild gastrointestinal symptoms, which progressed to a life threatening intussusception and subsequently resolved with prompt glucocorticoid use rather than typical surgical intervention. Of importance, the patient’s initial gastrointestinal symptoms without associated skin manifestations made the diagnosis difficult. In conclusion, it is important to recognize uncommon presentations of HSP as it may lead to life threatening complications and surgical intervention may be avoided with prompt treatment.

scholarly journals Henoch-Schönlein purpura

2016 ◽  
Vol 1 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Natalia Zdanowska ◽  
Agnieszka Owczarczyk-Saczonek ◽  
Waldemar Placek
Keyword(s):  
Surgical Intervention ◽  
Systemic Vasculitis ◽  
Bowel Perforation ◽  
Careful Monitoring ◽  
Henoch Schonlein Purpura ◽  
Life Threatening ◽  
Adults And Children ◽  
The Central Nervous System ◽  
Schonlein Purpura ◽  
Henoch Schönlein Purpura

<p>Henoch-Schönlein purpura (HSP) is an acute, systemic vasculitis which usually occurs in young adults and children. The skin involvement may lead to the manifestation of symptoms associated with vasculitis in intestines, kidneys, and the central nervous system. The incidence of bowel perforation in course of HSP is very seldom and it occurs about 10 days after the appearance of the first symptoms. We present a 23-year-old male patient with jejunal intussusception in the course of HSP. The patient was operated urgently with resection of part of the small intestine. Adults rarely suffer from the occurrence of abdominal pain and fever, but sometimes they require careful monitoring and surgical intervention because misdiagnosis can be life threatening.</p><p class="Standard"> </p>

scholarly journals An adult male with abdominal pain and skin rash

2014 ◽  
Vol 3 (9) ◽  
pp. 38
Author(s):  
Jay Patel ◽  
Imran Umer ◽  
Anand Reddy ◽  
Yasir Ahmed ◽  
Craig Spellman
Keyword(s):  
Renal Failure ◽  
Skin Rash ◽  
Leukocytoclastic Vasculitis ◽  
Gastrointestinal Symptoms ◽  
Adult Onset ◽  
Henoch Schonlein Purpura ◽  
Long Term Prognosis ◽  
Schonlein Purpura ◽  
Henoch Schönlein Purpura

Henoch-Schönlein purpura is generally a disease of children and uncommon in adults, especially after the age of 40. It is characterized by leukocytoclastic vasculitis skin rash, arthralgia, and gastrointestinal symptoms. In adults, glomerulonephritis may occur and the long-term prognosis is poor. We present the case of a 65-year-old man with complaints of abdomen pain and skin rash who subsequently developed renal failure. He was diagnosed with adult onset Henoch-Schönlein purpura and survived after treatment with glucocorticoids and hemodialysis.

Adult-onset malignancy-associated Henoch–Schönlein purpura

2011 ◽  
Vol 40 (4) ◽  
pp. 325-326 ◽  
Author(s):  
AN Flynn ◽  
B du Prey ◽  
H Al Ardati ◽  
M Raman ◽  
J Lemaire
Keyword(s):  
Adult Onset ◽  
Henoch Schonlein Purpura ◽  
Schonlein Purpura ◽  
Henoch Schönlein Purpura

scholarly journals 017 Pulmonary renal syndrome in Henoch-Schönlein purpura: a life-threatening complication

Rheumatology ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 57 (suppl_3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Katherine Clarke ◽  
Elena Kurteva ◽  
Neil Sebire ◽  
Muthana Al-Obaidi ◽  
Muthana Al-Obaidi
Keyword(s):  
Henoch Schonlein Purpura ◽  
Life Threatening ◽  
Pulmonary Renal Syndrome ◽  
Life Threatening Complication ◽  
Schonlein Purpura ◽  
Henoch Schönlein Purpura

scholarly journals The coexistence of pulmonary tuberculosis and adult-onset Henoch–Schönlein purpura

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Adnan N Kiani ◽  
Sharon E Nunez ◽  
Frank O’Sullivan ◽  
M Muruganandum ◽  
Nicole S Emil
Keyword(s):  
Pulmonary Tuberculosis ◽  
Adult Onset ◽  
Henoch Schonlein Purpura ◽  
Schonlein Purpura ◽  
Henoch Schönlein Purpura

scholarly journals An unusual case of transient cortical blindness with sagittal sinus thrombosis in a case of Henoch-Schonlein purpura

2012 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 333-335 ◽  
Author(s):  
S K Samanta ◽  
N Mahapatra ◽  
B Aich ◽  
N Sarkar ◽  
A Chatterjee
Keyword(s):  
Unusual Case ◽  
Sinus Thrombosis ◽  
Cortical Blindness ◽  
Small Vessel Vasculitis ◽  
Henoch Schonlein Purpura ◽  
High Grade Fever ◽  
Diffuse Abdominal Pain ◽  
Transient Cortical Blindness ◽  
Schonlein Purpura ◽  
Henoch Schönlein Purpura

Introduction: Henoch-Schonlein purpura (HSP) is one of the most common causes of small vessel vasculitis in children, but sometimes may have an atypical presentation. Objective: To report an unusual case of transient cortical blindness in a patient with Henoch-Schonlein purpura. Case: A 3-year-old female child was brought with the complaint of diffuse abdominal pain and hematochezia, which was preceded by high grade fever and cough. Three days later she developed hematuria, hematemesis, melena and hemoptysis along with palpable purpura. Four days later she became irritable and developed a few episodes of generelized tonic clonic seizure, followed by cortical blindness. The CT scan of the brain showed bilateral nonenhancing occipital hypodensity. The magnetic resonance venography showed thrombosis in transverse and sigmoid sinus. She was treated with corticosteroids and her mental status and vision improved. Conclusion: The HSP can cause transient cortical blindness, and recovery is good if therapy is initiated at the appropriate time.DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/nepjoph.v4i2.6556 Nepal J Ophthalmol 2012; 4 (2): 333-335

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