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Skin Rash: An Early Clue to Systemic Vasculitis
Debabrata Mukherjee, Sourabh Sharma, Chilaka Rajesh, Ranjith K Nair, Bhaskar Datt
Department of Nephrology, Army Hospital Research & Referral, Delhi.
Corresponding Author:
Dr. Sourabh Sharma
Email: drsourabh05@gmail.com
Received:
01-MAY-2017
Accepted:
01-AUG-2017
Published Online:
25-SEP-2017
DOI:
http://dx.doi.org/10.17659/01.2017.0086
Abstract
Background
: Granulomatosis with polyangitis (GPA) is a distinct clinicopathological entity characterized by granulamatous vasculitis of upper and lower respiratory tract together with glomerulonephritis.
Case Report
: We present a case of GPA who presented with fever and skin rash on fifth day of fever. Skin biopsy revealed leucocytoclastic vasculitis and on further evaluation, he was found to be anti-neutrophil cytoplasmic antibody (ANCA) positive and renal biopsy was suggestive of ANCA associated vasculitis.
Conclusion
: It is important to be familiar with cutaneous manifestations of vasculitis as early diagnosis and prompt management is key to manage systemic vasculitic disorders.
Keywords :
Antibodies, Biopsy, Exanthema, Glomerulonephritis, Vasculitis.
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