Myalgias and facial edema
BACKGROUND: Henoch-Schönlein purpura (HSP), the most common childhood vasculitis, is classically associated with the appearance of non-thrombocytopenic purpura. Nevertheless, unspecific systemic symptoms such as abdominal pain and arthralgias may precede the hallmark trait. A rare manifestation of H...
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2017
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| Online Access: | http://hdl.handle.net/10725/9895 http://dx.doi.org/10.12659/MSCR.905877 http://libraries.lau.edu.lb/research/laur/terms-of-use/articles.php |
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| Summary: | BACKGROUND: Henoch-Schönlein purpura (HSP), the most common childhood vasculitis, is classically associated with the appearance of non-thrombocytopenic purpura. Nevertheless, unspecific systemic symptoms such as abdominal pain and arthralgias may precede the hallmark trait. A rare manifestation of HSP, typically seen in children less than 2 years of age, is facial edema. CASE REPORT: We report the case of an 8-year-old girl who presented initially with myalgias, and only later developing purpura and facial edema indicative of an underlying vasculitis. CONCLUSIONS: Failure to identify atypical presentations of HSP may lead to delays in treatment, prolong hospital stay, and end-organ damage. This case highlights the rare but possible signs and symptoms of HSP with an emphasis on the heterogeneity of the disease. |
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