Concurrent Henoch-Schönlein purpura and papular-purpuric gloves-and-socks syndrome.
The case of a young teenager with manifestations consistent with both Henoch-Schönlein purpura and papular-purpuric gloves-and-socks syndrome is described. The illness was associated with acute parvovirus infection. Similarities and differences among the two conditions are discussed.
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Department of Pediatrics, Maimonides Medical Center, Brooklyn, NY 11219, USA. ahakim@maimonidesmed.org
D002648:Child; D005076:Exanthema / Q000150:complications* / Q000821:virology; D006801:Humans; D011695:IgA Vasculitis / Q000150:complications* / Q000821:virology; D008297:Male; D010322:Parvoviridae Infections / Q000150:complications* / Q000821:virology; D017992:Parvovirus; D013577:Syndrome