A rare presentation of Henoch-Shönlein purpura and myocardial infarction at the fifth decade of life

Henoch-Shönlein purpura (HSP) is an IgA-mediated, autoimmune hypersensitivity vasculitis of childhood that results in a triad of symptoms, including a purpuric rash occurring on lower extremities, abdominal pain or renal involvement, and arthritis. Myocardial infarction (MI) is one of the rare compl...

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Main Authors: R. Rajan, K. J. Petr, G. Vijayaraghavan
Format: Article
Language:Russian
Published: «SILICEA-POLIGRAF» LLC 2011-02-01
Series:Кардиоваскулярная терапия и профилактика
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Online Access:https://cardiovascular.elpub.ru/jour/article/view/1488
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Summary:Henoch-Shönlein purpura (HSP) is an IgA-mediated, autoimmune hypersensitivity vasculitis of childhood that results in a triad of symptoms, including a purpuric rash occurring on lower extremities, abdominal pain or renal involvement, and arthritis. Myocardial infarction (MI) is one of the rare complications of HSP. This report describes a rare presentation of HSP with coronary vasculitis, which led to MI in a 53-year-old man. HSP was diagnosed on the basis of no infection, accelerated ESR (35 mm/h), normal platelet count, positive skin biopsy, proteinuria, and negative results for RF, ANA, ANCA, and anti-dsDNA.
ISSN:1728-8800
2619-0125