Title of article
Development of Henoch_Schoenlein Vasculitis Following Ranitidine Administration in a Geriatric Patient
Author/Authors
Sagheb, MM shiraz university of medical sciences - Section of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, شيراز, ايران , Sharifian, M shiraz university of medical sciences, شيراز, ايران , Moini, M shiraz university of medical sciences, شيراز, ايران , Ghotbi, Sh fasa university of medical sciences - Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, ايران
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Abstract
Henoch_Schoenlein Vasculitis following drug administration is not so common. Here, a case of Henoch_Schoenlein Vasculitis caused by Ranitidine and Naproxen is described which presented with fever, vomiting bloody diarrhea, palpable purpura and azotemia. Histology of the skin showed leukocytoclastic vasculitis of superficial vessels and direct immunofluorescence revealed immunoglobulin A (IgA) in superficial dermal vessels and so confirmed the diagnosis. The patient was traeted with Ranitidine discontinuation and Prednisone administration. A short review of literature is also made.
Keywords
Henoch_Schoenlein Vasculitis , Ranitidine , Naproxen
Journal title
Shiraz E Medical Journal
Journal title
Shiraz E Medical Journal
Record number
2689556
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