Leukocytoclastic vasculitis, hepatitis B, and the risk of endoscopy

Authors
Federman, DG Kirsner, RS
Citation
Dg. Federman et Rs. Kirsner, Leukocytoclastic vasculitis, hepatitis B, and the risk of endoscopy, CUTIS, 63(2), 1999, pp. 86-87
Citations number
7
Categorie Soggetti
Dermatology
Journal title
CUTIS
ISSN journal
00114162 → ACNP
Volume
63
Issue
2
Year of publication
1999
Pages
86 - 87
Database
ISI
SICI code
0011-4162(199902)63:2<86:LVHBAT>2.0.ZU;2-B
Abstract
Leukocytoclastic vasculitis, presenting with palpable purpura, is a relativ ely common problem encountered by both primary care practitioners and derma tologists. A variety of potential etiologies exists and includes autoimmune , neoplastic, and infectious causes. We report a case of leukocytoclastic v asculitis that led to the diagnosis of acute hepatitis B, perhaps acquired through colonoscopy.