SCHONLEIN-HENOCH PURPURA PRESENTING WITH UNIQUE ENDOSCOPE IMAGES

Abstract

45-year-old male was hospitalized due to gastric dyscomf ort. On gastrointestinal endoscopy, scattered erythematous lesions and ulcer were found in the stomach ; an erosion was seen in the duodenum. During his hospitalization, the patient developed lower abdominal pain. On colonoscopy, scattered erythematous lesions were found in the colon. On repeat colonoscopy, a purple lesion was noted. The patient was diagnosed as having Schonlein-Henoch purpura based on skin pathology findings. This case illustrates the unique gastrointestinal findings in Schoenlein-Henoch purpura.