Henoch-Schönlein purpura with intussusception in an adult

Wen Kuan Huang, Pei Chun Fan, Yung Chang Chen, Ya Chung Tian, Shih Ching Kang, Sui Hsueh, Hsin Hsu Wu, Chih Hsiang Chang, Ji Tseng Fang*

*Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

Often seen in childhood, Henoch-Schönlein purpura (HSP) is a self-limiting illness, in which complications involving intussusception are rarely found in adults. This study reported a case of HSP initially presented as intussusception in a 60-year-old man. Gastrointestinal manifestations before the onset of rash may prevent an accurate diagnosis and appropriate management. Primary care physicians should be alert for this association between intussusception and HSP, especially in adult patients.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)337-339
Number of pages3
JournalAmerican Journal of the Medical Sciences
Volume344
Issue number4
DOIs
StatePublished - 10 2012

Keywords

  • Glomerulonephritis
  • Henoch-Schönlein purpura
  • IgA nephropathy
  • Renal biopsy

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