title: Henoch-schönlein purpura associated with gangrenous appendicitis: a case report.
abstract: Henoch-Schönlein Purpura (HSP) is a leucocytoclastic vasculitis of unclear aetiology characterised by symmetrical, non-traumatic, nonthrombocytopenic purpura mostly involving the lower limbs and buttocks, as well as arthritis, gastrointestinal manifestations, and occasional nephritis. A 35 years old male presented with purpuric rash on the lower extremities, abdominal pain, fever, arthralgia, and melaena. A diagnosis of HSP with appendicitis was made, which is an exceedingly rare phenomenon.
authors.affiliation: Department Dermatology and Venerology, Sree Narayana Institute of Medical Sciences, Ernakulam-683594, India.
authors.forename: Nk
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Semeena
authors.affiliation: Department of Pathology, Sree Narayana Institute of Medical Sciences, Ernakulam-683594, India.
authors.forename: Shashikant
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Adlekha
keywords: Schonlein-Henoch; abdominal pain; appendicitis; purpura; purpuric; rash; vasculitis