Henoch-Schönlein purpura associated with anti-Ro (SSA) and antiphospholipid antibody syndrome.
We describe a case of Henoch-Schönlein purpura with a history of recurrent deep vein thromboses found to have anti-Ro (SSA) and anticardiolipin antibodies. Association of these serologic markers with cutaneous vasculitis is discussed.
Garber
M E
ME
Department of Immunologic and Rheumatic Diseases, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, OH.
Mohr
B W
BW
Calabrese
L H
LH
D000328:Adult; D000974:Antibodies, Antinuclear / Q000032:analysis* / Q000276:immunology; D017152:Antibodies, Antiphospholipid / Q000032:analysis* / Q000276:immunology; D016736:Antiphospholipid Syndrome / Q000150:complications* / Q000276:immunology*; D006801:Humans; D011695:IgA Vasculitis / Q000150:complications* / Q000276:immunology*; D008297:Male; D018366:Vasculitis, Leukocytoclastic, Cutaneous / Q000150:complications / Q000276:immunology
D000974:Antibodies, Antinuclear; D017152:Antibodies, Antiphospholipid; C035356:SS-A antibodies