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Recurrent Cutaneous Vascuiitis in Cystic Fibrosis
Author(s) -
Fradin Mark S.,
Kalb Robert E.,
Grossman Marc E.
Publication year - 1987
Publication title -
pediatric dermatology
Language(s) - Uncategorized
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.542
H-Index - 73
eISSN - 1525-1470
pISSN - 0736-8046
DOI - 10.1111/j.1525-1470.1987.tb00763.x
Subject(s) - grossman , citation , medicine , library science , combinatorics , computer science , mathematics , keynesian economics , economics
We treated a patient with cystic fibrosis who experienced recurrent episodes of palpable purpura and arthralgias associated with exacerbations of her pulmonary disease. Skin biopsy demonstrated the classic findings of leukocytoclastic vasculitis, and C3 deposits were detected in the dermal blood vessels. Chronic bacterial infection and antibiotics are possible sources of antigen involved in immune complex formation in patients with chronic lung diseases.