A Case of Cutaneous Angiitis.
- Author:
Young Tae KIM
;
Joong Hwan KIM
- Publication Type:Original Article
- MeSH:
Adolescent;
Ankle;
Classification;
Female;
Humans;
Leg;
Peas;
Pruritus;
Thorax;
Vasculitis*
- From:Korean Journal of Dermatology
1975;13(4):315-319
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
A cutaneous angiitis showing evidence of leukocytoclastic angiitis in a 17 year old girl is presented. The patient showed multiple pinhead to pea sized erythematoue papular lesions on both legs, right axillary region, left upper chest, palms and especially around the ankles, The lesions did not fade on diascopy and caused mild pruritus and were slightly tender. The lesions had been present for about six months. The definition, classification, pathogenesis and therapeutic aspects of cutan- eous angiitis are reviewd.
