HENOCH-SCHONLEIN PURPURA COMPLICATED BY UPPER GASTROINTESTINAL-BLEEDING WITH AN UNUSUAL ENDOSCOPIC PICTURE

In the course of Henoch-Schonlein purpura, diverse gastrointestinal ma nifestations are common. We report a patient with Henoch-Schonlein pur pura complicated by upper gastrointestinal bleeding. A peculiar endosc opic picture not previously described is presented and articles about the endoscopic findings in this disease are reviewed. It is concluded that endoscopy can be useful in the diagnosis of Henoch-Schonlein purp ura, especially for those patients without typical skin rash.