Cutaneous leukocytoclastic vasculitis in a patient with an adenocarcinoma of the colon.

Abstract

Cutaneous leukocytoclastic vasculitis is a reaction pattern possibly due to circulating immune complexes. The syndrome may be associated with multiple etiologic agents or diseases. Malignancy, usually lymphoreticular, has been present in rare patients (less than 1%). A man who developed cutaneous leukocytoclastic vasculitis which was resistant to therapy is described. After the discovery and removal of an adenocarcinoma of the colon, his leukocytoclastic vasculitis promptly resolved.

• Authors: J P Callen
• Journal: The Journal of rheumatology (J Rheumatol) Vol. 14 Issue 2 Pg. 386-9 (Apr 1987) ISSN: 0315-162X [Print] Canada
• PMID: 3599013 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)

Topics

• Adenocarcinoma (complications, diagnostic imaging, surgery)
• Cell Nucleus (ultrastructure)
• Colonic Neoplasms (complications, diagnostic imaging, surgery)
• Humans
• Male
• Middle Aged
• Neutrophils (pathology, ultrastructure)
• Purpura (etiology, pathology)
• Radiography
• Skin (blood supply)
• Vasculitis (etiology, pathology)