Leukocytoclastic vasculitis with cutaneous and systemic (intestinal) involvement. Diagnosis by capsule endoscopy

Rev Esp Enferm Dig. 2021 Jun;113(6):472-473. doi: 10.17235/reed.2020.7474/2020.

Abstract

A 26-year-old male diagnosed with cutaneous leukocytoclastic vasculitis was admitted due to abdominal pain and rectal bleeding with slight clinical-analytical impact. On examination, he presented multiple palpable purpuric lesions on his legs.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Capsule Endoscopy*
  • Humans
  • Intestines
  • Male
  • Skin
  • Vasculitis, Leukocytoclastic, Cutaneous* / diagnosis

Supplementary concepts

  • Erythema elevatum diutinum