A rare presentation of Henoch-Schonlein Purpura with facial involvement in a teenager | Zendy

Duminda Basnayake | Zendy; Thamara Kannangara | Zendy; Sajani Dharmadasa | Zendy; Janappriya Hewawasam | Zendy

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A rare presentation of Henoch-Schonlein Purpura with facial involvement in a teenager

Author(s) -

Duminda Basnayake,

Thamara Kannangara,

Sajani Dharmadasa,

Janappriya Hewawasam

Publication year - 2015

Publication title -

anuradhapura medical journal

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Journals

eISSN - 2345-9719

pISSN - 2279-3771

DOI - 10.4038/amj.v9i2.7595

Subject(s) - presentation (obstetrics) , publication , medical journal , public health , promotion (chess) , health professionals , medicine , medical education , political science , family medicine , health care , nursing , surgery , law , politics

Henoch-Schonlein purpura is a small vessel vasculitis characterized by cutaneous, joint, gastrointestinal and renal involvement. Vasculitic purpura is mainly seen on lower limbs & buttocks and rarely on face & upper limbs. We report a 13 year old girl with Henoch Schonlein purpura, who presented with purpuric rash predominantly involving the face, ears and upper limbs.

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