A Case of Annular Leukocytoclastic Vasculitis.
- Author:
Hae Woong LEE
1
;
Sung Eun CHANG
;
Mi Woo LEE
;
Jee Ho CHOI
;
Kee Chan MOON
;
Jai Kyoung KOH
Author Information
1. Department of Dermatology, Asan Medical Center, College of Medicine, University of Ulsan, Seoul, Korea. dermad@empal.com
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Leukocytoclastic vasculitis;
Annular
- MeSH:
Blood Vessels;
Inflammation;
Lower Extremity;
Neutrophils;
Ulcer;
Vasculitis*
- From:Korean Journal of Dermatology
2005;43(1):107-110
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Leukocytoclastic vasculitis is characterized by necrotizing, neutrophilic inflammation of small dermal blood vessels usually presenting as palpable purpuric lesions. Different clinical forms such as urticarial wheals, nodules, bullaes, ulcers and pustules have been less commonly encountered. Annular lesions have been rarely reported in the clinical spectrum of leukocytoclastic vasculitis. Herein we present a case of purpuric eruptions with unusual centrifugal evolution, creating polycyclic patches on both lower extremities. Histopathologic examination revealed compatible features of leukocytoclastic vasculitis.
