Adult Onset Henoch-Schonlein Purpura and Intussusception: A Rare Presentation
We present an unusual case of a young 26-year-old male who was diagnosed with Henoch-Schonlein Purpura (HSP). Initial presentation was primarily mild gastrointestinal symptoms, which progressed to a life threatening intussusception and subsequently resolved with prompt glucocorticoid use rather than...
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| description | We present an unusual case of a young 26-year-old male who was diagnosed with Henoch-Schonlein Purpura (HSP). Initial presentation was primarily mild gastrointestinal symptoms, which progressed to a life threatening intussusception and subsequently resolved with prompt glucocorticoid use rather than typical surgical intervention. Of importance, the patient’s initial gastrointestinal symptoms without associated skin manifestations made the diagnosis difficult. In conclusion, it is important to recognize uncommon presentations of HSP as it may lead to life threatening complications and surgical intervention may be avoided with prompt treatment. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-f32c8ad07fc6432f92c3a8f36146ec2c2025-08-20T03:25:34ZengWileyCase Reports in Rheumatology2090-68892090-68972016-01-01201610.1155/2016/39576053957605Adult Onset Henoch-Schonlein Purpura and Intussusception: A Rare PresentationMridula Krishnan0Joseph Nahas1Department of Internal Medicine, Creighton University School of Medicine, 601 N 30th Street No. 5800, Omaha, NE 68131, USADepartment of Rheumatology, Creighton University School of Medicine, 601 N 30th Street No. 5800, Omaha, NE 68131, USAWe present an unusual case of a young 26-year-old male who was diagnosed with Henoch-Schonlein Purpura (HSP). Initial presentation was primarily mild gastrointestinal symptoms, which progressed to a life threatening intussusception and subsequently resolved with prompt glucocorticoid use rather than typical surgical intervention. Of importance, the patient’s initial gastrointestinal symptoms without associated skin manifestations made the diagnosis difficult. In conclusion, it is important to recognize uncommon presentations of HSP as it may lead to life threatening complications and surgical intervention may be avoided with prompt treatment.http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2016/3957605 |
| spellingShingle | Mridula Krishnan Joseph Nahas Adult Onset Henoch-Schonlein Purpura and Intussusception: A Rare Presentation Case Reports in Rheumatology |
| title | Adult Onset Henoch-Schonlein Purpura and Intussusception: A Rare Presentation |
| title_full | Adult Onset Henoch-Schonlein Purpura and Intussusception: A Rare Presentation |
| title_fullStr | Adult Onset Henoch-Schonlein Purpura and Intussusception: A Rare Presentation |
| title_full_unstemmed | Adult Onset Henoch-Schonlein Purpura and Intussusception: A Rare Presentation |
| title_short | Adult Onset Henoch-Schonlein Purpura and Intussusception: A Rare Presentation |
| title_sort | adult onset henoch schonlein purpura and intussusception a rare presentation |
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