title: Henoch-Schonlein purpura with ischaemic bowel.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Department of General Surgery, Basildon and Thurrock University Hospitals Foundation Trust, Nethermayne, Basildon, UK.
authors.forename: Shema
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Hameed
authors.forename: Sascha
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Dua
authors.forename: Hugo W
authors.initials: HW
authors.lastname: Taylor
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D006801:Humans; D011695:IgA Vasculitis / Q000150:complications*; D007421:Intestine, Small / Q000098:blood supply*; D007511:Ischemia / Q000209:etiology*; D008297:Male