Diffuse large-cell lymphoma in an adult with Schönlein-Henoch purpura.
Schönlein-Henoch purpura is an IgA-mediated immune complex vasculitis of unknown cause which is characterized by nonthrombocytopenic purpura, arthralgias, abdominal pain, angioedema, and glomerulonephritis. It most commonly occurs in children and usually follows a benign course. Associated malignancies are rarely reported. A number of treatment regimens have been used, including corticosteroids and immunosuppressive agents. This is a case report of lymphoma in an adult with Schönlein-Henoch purpura in the absence of renal involvement.
D002908:Chronic Disease; D003622:Dapsone / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D011695:IgA Vasculitis / Q000150:complications / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000473:pathology*; D007075:Immunoglobulin M; D007146:Immunoglobulin lambda-Chains; D008223:Lymphoma / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged
D007075:Immunoglobulin M; D007146:Immunoglobulin lambda-Chains; D003622:Dapsone