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Thrombotic eosinophilic vasculitis.

Abstract
Eosinophilic vasculitis is characterized by pruritic erythema, papules and angio-oedema. We report a case of thrombotic eosinophilic vasculitis with leg oedema and widespread purpura, which resulted in extensive gangrene. Corticosteroids and anticoagulants relieved the symptoms; however, deep ulcers remained after the removal of gangrene. An attempt to decrease corticosteroid dose caused a recurrence of purpura. This case strongly suggests that eosinophilis evoke serious cutaneous vasculitis in the absence of hypereosinophilia.
AuthorsH Nakajima, T Nakamura
JournalClinical and experimental dermatology (Clin Exp Dermatol) Vol. 34 Issue 5 Pg. e69-71 (Jul 2009) ISSN: 1365-2230 [Electronic] England
PMID19438524 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
Topics
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Eosinophilia (etiology)
  • Fatal Outcome
  • Female
  • Gangrene (etiology)
  • Humans
  • Purpura (etiology)
  • Skin Diseases, Vascular (etiology)
  • Thrombosis (complications)
  • Vasculitis (etiology)

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