Cutaneous vasculitis.
Cutaneous vasculitis is a common but confusing clinical syndrome. We report three illustrative cases demonstrating the variable nature of the process. Renal disease is generally a poor prognostic sign; therefore, the renal status should be evaluated early. The process probably represents an immune complex disorder. Although various therapies have been used, an aggressive corticosteroid regimen is the preferred mode of treatment at the current time.
D000368:Aged; D000936:Antigen-Antibody Complex; D005260:Female; D006634:Histamine H1 Antagonists / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011241:Prednisone / Q000627:therapeutic use; D011379:Prognosis; D018366:Vasculitis, Leukocytoclastic, Cutaneous / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000276:immunology
D000936:Antigen-Antibody Complex; D006634:Histamine H1 Antagonists; D011241:Prednisone