| Autor: |
M A, Hamidou, B, Gueglio, E, Cassagneau, D, Trewick, J Y, Grolleau |
| Rok vydání: |
1999 |
| Předmět: |
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| Zdroj: |
The Journal of rheumatology. 26(2) |
| ISSN: |
0315-162X |
| Popis: |
We describe a case of Henoch-Schönlein purpura in the onset of Toxocara canis infection. The diagnosis was made in a 17-year-old boy based on the association of palpable purpura, oligoarthritis, acute abdominal pain, microhematuria, and cutaneous vasculitis. Toxocariasis, suggested by hypereosinophilia and domestic contact with a puppy, was confirmed by anti-Toxocara IgG and IgE and Western blot. Complete spontaneous resolution occurred within a few days. Transient presence of antinuclear antibodies and the absence of larvae in the skin biopsy favor an immunologic parasite induced disorder. A hypersensitivity vasculitis to Toxocara canis is suggested. |
| Databáze: |
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