Leukocytoclastic Vasculitis: A Case Report

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Leukocytoclastic vasculitis, also known as hypersensitivity angiitis, is a cutaneous, small vessel vasculitis of the dermal capillaries and venules. The predominant clinical presentation palpable purpura. Multiple medications can cause leukocytoclastic well autoimmune diseases, infections, malignancy. disease process may be limited to only skin or manifestation systemic process. Treatment centered on symptom management. Our patient 60-year-old female who presented with bilateral dry wet tender ulcerations. She was previously treated paclizumab.

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ژورنال

عنوان ژورنال: Cureus

سال: 2023

ISSN: ['2168-8184']

DOI: https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.41736