Adult onset Henoch-Sch önlein purpura, treated with colchicine

Henoch-Sch önlein purpura (HSP) is an autoimmune complex, small vessel vasculitis characterized by nonthrombocytopenic palpable purpura, arthralgias, abdominal pain and nephritis. The etiology of HSP remains unclear. Incidence is highest in children, particularly 4 those 4 to 6 years in age. While adult onset HSP has been reported previously, it is diagnosed infrequently. Our case brings attention to the development of HSP while utilizing TNF-alpha inhibitors and the benefit of using colchicine as a treatment during an acute presentation of HSP.
Source: Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology - Category: Dermatology Source Type: research