Leukoclastic vasculitis extending from esophagus to terminal ileum

Acta Gastroenterol Belg. 2015 Jun;78(2):250-1.

Abstract

Leucocytoclastic vasculitis (LCV) is commonly presented as a skin disease by affecting the small vessels of targeted area. Containing loops of vessels with end- capillaries makes the small intestine villus potantially target area of LcV, when obstructed with immune complexes.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Letter

MeSH terms

  • Esophagus / pathology*
  • Humans
  • Ileum / pathology*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Vasculitis, Leukocytoclastic, Cutaneous / pathology*

Supplementary concepts

  • Erythema elevatum diutinum