Indiana University

Vasculitis
  • Pruritic (non-blanchable) papules (palpable purpura) typically on the lower extremities
  • Kidneys and intestinal tract may be involved
  • Pruritic (non-blanchable) papules (palpable purpura) typically on the lower extremities
  • Kidneys and intestinal tract may be involved
  • Immune-complex mediated disease triggered by infection, drugs, or other antigens
    • Histology: Neutrophils in and around blood vessel walls, with hemorrhage and fibrin deposition
    • See laboratory section for additional examples of histology

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