Henoch-Schonlein purpura or Anaphylactiod purpura is rare syndrome in adults characterized by a symmetrical, non traumatic, nonthrombocytopenic, painless purpuric rash, arthritis, nephritis, gastrointestinal manifestation. G-I tract involvement
is
characterized by abdominal pain, G-I bleeding.
Although the small bowel is more frequently involved, cases of esophageal, gastroduodenal and colorectal localization have been rarely reported.
Recently, we have experienced a case of Henoch-schonlein purpura with renal, skin, extensive gastrointestinal involvement in a 53 year-old male patient who complained of pain, purpura, generalized abdominal pain, dyspnea. The endoscopic findings
of
duodenum and colon in a patient with Henoch-Schonlein purpura are presented. ( Kor J Gastrointest Endosc 16: 94~99, 1996)
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