SELECTED CONDITIONS WITH SKIN AND RENAL INVOLVEMENT Flashcards
1
Q
What are the characteristic skin lesions of lupus erythematosus?
A
discoid lesions in the conchal bowl of the ear
2
Q
Leukocytoclastic vasculitis is clinically known as?
A
“palpable purpura,”
3
Q
What are the 7 diseases associated with leukocytoclastic vasculitis?
A
- HSP
- INFECTIONS
- SYSTEMIC VASCULITIS
- IBD
- MALIGNANCY
- DRUGS
- MIXED CRYOGLOBINEMIA
4
Q
What are the 4 organs affected in HSP?
A
- SKIN
- JOINTS
- GIT
- KIDNEYS
5
Q
Wjat age group are commonly affected by HSP?
A
3-10 years old
6
Q
What are the skin manifestations in HSP?
A
PALPABLE PURPURA IN THE LE, UE, BUTTOCKS, ABDOMEN
7
Q
What is the skin biopsy in HSP?
A
LEUKOCYTOCLASTIC VASCULITIS
8
Q
What are the deposits seen in IF in HSP?
A
• IgA
• IgG
• C3
9
Q
What is the most severe aspect of Henoch–Schönlein purpura?
A
Renal involvement
