title: Subcutaneous nodules in Henoch-Schönlein purpura.
abstract: A 6.5-year-old boy with active Henoch-Schönlein purpura developed subcutaneous nodules (SCN), a vasculitic manifestation previously unreported in children with this disease. The authors suggest that pressure played a role in the pathogenesis of the SCN.
authors.affiliation: Children's Hospital, Greenville Hospital System, SC 29605-4490, USA. lrobson@ghs.org
authors.forename: W L
authors.initials: WL
authors.lastname: Robson
authors.forename: A K
authors.initials: AK
authors.lastname: Leung
mesh_terms: D002648:Child; D006801:Humans; D011695:IgA Vasculitis / Q000473:pathology*; D008297:Male; D012867:Skin / Q000473:pathology*