[Schoenlein-Henoch purpura in a geriatric patient after captopril therapy].
Schönlein-Henoch purpura (SHP) is rare in adults. A drug etiology must be considered in every case. A case is presented here concerning a geriatric patient, who developed SHP after being treated with captopril (Capoten).
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Geriatrisk afdeling Q, Odense Universitetshospital.
Ahlquist
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D000367:Age Factors; D000368:Aged; D000806:Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors / Q000009:adverse effects*; D002216:Captopril / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D011695:IgA Vasculitis / Q000139:chemically induced*; D008297:Male
D000806:Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors; D002216:Captopril