Henoch-Schonlein purpura

Case contributed by Hidayatullah Hamidi
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Abdominal pain, acute jaundice and palpable skin purpura.

Patient Data

Age: 15 years
Gender: Female
ct

Diffuse oedematous changes of the bowel loops and mesentery with significant ascites.

Case Discussion

Given the patient's age, clinical presentation and imaging features, the case is very likely for gastrointestinal and hepatobiliary involvement of Henoch-Schonlein purpura, which is also known as IgA vasculitis. 

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