title: Henoch Schonlein purpura associated with bee sting: case report.
abstract: Henoch Schonlein purpura (HSP) is a common childhood vasculitis, characterized by a non-thrombocytopenic palpable purpura and systemic features. It can be triggered by conditions like infections and insect bites. We present the case of a six-year-old girl with palpable maculopapular lesions on the lower limbs, itching, mild pain, swelling of feet, limitation of limb mobility, and a history of bee sting. Thigh skin biopsy was performed, with a report of leucocytoclastic vasculitis, and was diagnosed as HSP. She was prescribed bed rest, and was given oral hydration. The patient outcome was favorable and was discharged after five days. This is the fifth report of a HSP case associated with a bee sting with an uncomplicated course, which is in contrast to previous case reports.
authors.affiliation: Facultad de Medicina, Universidad Nacional de Trujillo, Trujillo, Perú; Scientia Clinical and Epidemiological Research Institute, Trujillo, Perú. Address: Manzana G, Lote 22, Urbanización Vista Hermosa, Trujillo, La Libertad, Perú. Email: joshkgo@gmail.com.
authors.forename: José
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Gálvez-Olortegui
authors.affiliation: Facultad de Medicina, Universidad Nacional de Trujillo, Trujillo, Perú; Scientia Clinical and Epidemiological Research Institute, Trujillo, Perú
authors.forename: Mayita
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Álvarez-Vargas
authors.affiliation: Hospital Regional Docente de Trujillo, Trujillo, Perú
authors.forename: Juan
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Durand-Vergara
authors.affiliation: Scientia Clinical and Epidemiological Research Institute, Trujillo, Perú
authors.forename: Marisol
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Díaz-Lozano
authors.affiliation: Facultad de Medicina, Universidad Nacional de Trujillo, Trujillo, Perú; Scientia Clinical and Epidemiological Research Institute, Trujillo, Perú; Instituto Regional de Oftalmología, Trujillo, Perú
authors.forename: Tomas
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Gálvez-Olortegui
authors.affiliation: Facultad de Medicina, Universidad Nacional de Trujillo, Trujillo, Perú
authors.forename: Indira
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Armas-Ramírez
authors.affiliation: Departamento de Fisiología, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad Nacional de Trujillo, Trujillo, Perú
authors.forename: Julio
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Hilario-Vargas
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D001516:Bees; D001706:Biopsy; D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D011695:IgA Vasculitis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*; D007299:Insect Bites and Stings / Q000150:complications*; D010146:Pain / Q000209:etiology; D018366:Vasculitis, Leukocytoclastic, Cutaneous / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*
keywords: Schonlein-Henoch purpura; bees; cutaneous; leukocytoclastic; vasculitis