Rectal perforation in a 42-year-old woman due to Henoch-Schönlein purpura: a case report

• Main Authors: F. Almassinokiani (Author), A. Mehdizadeh Kashi (Author), A. Musavi (Author), S. Khodaverdi (Author), K. Tahermanesh (Author), S. Ariana (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: PAGEPress Publications, 2017-09-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Henoch-Schönlein purpura (HSP) is caused by deposition of IgA-containing immune complexes within the blood vessels. HSP mostly occurs in children and is less common in adults. In addition to palpable purpura, arthritis or arthralgia, renal disease and abdominal pain, gastrointestinal symptoms occur...