Ann Dermatol.  2020 Feb;32(1):90-91. 10.5021/ad.2020.32.1.90.

An Atypical Extraintestinal Manifestation in a Child with Ulcerative Colitis: Cutaneous Leukocytoclastic Vasculitis

• Oh SJ
• Choi Y
• Kim CR
• Park JH
• Lee JH
• Lee DY

• KMID: 2467210
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.5021/ad.2020.32.1.90

Abstract

No abstract available.

MeSH Terms

Child*
Colitis, Ulcerative*
Humans
Ulcer*
Vasculitis, Leukocytoclastic, Cutaneous*

Figure

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  Fig. 1 (A, B) Physical examination showed tender, purpuric patches and bullae on her left buttock (A) and right shoulder (B). We received the patient's consent form about publishing all photographic materials.

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  Fig. 2 (A, B) Histopathological findings revealed leukocytoclastic vasculitis. Fibrinoid necrosis of vessel wall, neutrophilic infiltration and extravasation of red blood cells were shown (A: hematoxylin and eosin [H&E], ×40; B: H&E, ×200).

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