[Leukocytoclastic vasculitis]

Pediatr Med Chir. 1989 Mar-Apr:11 Suppl 1:23-9.
[Article in Italian]

Abstract

Leukocytoclastic vasculitis is characterized by infiltration of polymorphonuclear leucocytes with leukocytoclastic (presence of nuclear pigments) and fibrinoid necrosis affecting the small vessels. Henoch-Schönlein purpura is characterized by non thrombocytopenic purpura, arthritis and arthralgia, abdominal pain and renal involvement. Hypocomplementemic urticarial vasculitis and cryoglobulinemia are exceptional in childhood.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Child
  • Child, Preschool
  • Cryoglobulinemia* / complications
  • Cryoglobulinemia* / immunology
  • Female
  • Humans
  • IgA Vasculitis* / complications
  • IgA Vasculitis* / diagnosis
  • IgA Vasculitis* / immunology
  • IgA Vasculitis* / therapy
  • Infant
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Kidney Diseases / etiology
  • Male
  • Urticaria* / etiology
  • Urticaria* / immunology
  • Urticaria* / pathology