Lumbosacral Edema as an Unusual Presentation of Henoch-Schönlein purpura: A Case Report and Literature Review

Authors

  • Jung Sook Yeom Department of Paediatrics, Health Science Institutes, Gyeongsang National University School of Medicine, Gyeongsang National University Hospital, Jinju, South Korea.
  • Ji-Hyun Seo Department of Paediatrics, Health Science Institutes, Gyeongsang National University School of Medicine, Gyeongsang National University Hospital, Jinju, South Korea.
  • Hee-Shang Youn Department of Paediatrics, Health Science Institutes, Gyeongsang National University School of Medicine, Gyeongsang National University Hospital, Jinju, South Korea.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3126/jnps.v42i1.39409

Keywords:

Henoch-Schönlein purpura, angioedema, low back pain

Abstract

Henoch- Schönlein purpura (HSP) is the most common vasculitis of childhood. Subcutaneous edema in the extremities is a common finding of HSP, whereas lumbosacral edema is a rare presentation. We report a case of HSP in a six year old boy who visited the emergency department for acute - onset back pain with gait problems. An extensive radiologic workup was performed, but the patient was finally diagnosed with HSP based on knee and ankle edema with a few purpura. We described the clinical, imaging findings, and treatment of the current case and review the literature regarding this rare presentation of HSP.

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Published

2022-11-27

How to Cite

Yeom, J. S., Seo, J.-H., & Youn, H.-S. (2022). Lumbosacral Edema as an Unusual Presentation of Henoch-Schönlein purpura: A Case Report and Literature Review. Journal of Nepal Paediatric Society, 42(1), 160–163. https://doi.org/10.3126/jnps.v42i1.39409

Issue

Vol. 42 No. 1 (2022)

Section

Case Reports

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