| 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. |
| Authors | H Nakajima, T Nakamura
(Affiliation: Department of Dermatology, Kochi Prefectural Aki Hospital, Kochi, Japan. nakajimahideki2007 at yahoo.co.jp)
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| Journal | Clinical and experimental dermatology
(Clin Exp Dermatol)
Vol. 34
Issue 5
Pg. e69-71
(Jul 2009)
ISSN: 1365-2230 [Electronic] England |
| PMID | 19438524
(Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
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| 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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