Henoch-Schonlein purpura with ischaemic bowel.
Henoch-Schonlein purpura is a vasculitis affecting small arterial vessels. Occasionally, cases are referred for a general surgical opinion due to bowel involvement in the form of abdominal pain with or without rectal bleeding. However, surgical intervention is rarely required. We describe a case of Henoch-Schonlein purpura in a young man who went on to develop ischaemic bowel requiring resection.
Hameed
Shema
S
Department of General Surgery, Basildon and Thurrock University Hospitals Foundation Trust, Nethermayne, Basildon, UK.
Dua
Sascha
S
Taylor
Hugo W
HW
D000293:Adolescent; D006801:Humans; D011695:IgA Vasculitis / Q000150:complications*; D007421:Intestine, Small / Q000098:blood supply*; D007511:Ischemia / Q000209:etiology*; D008297:Male