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Almasoudi AA, Bablghaith ES, Alaauldeen SI, M Falemban A, Sherbeeni AA, Bulkhi AA. Ceftriaxone-induced leukocytoclastic vasculitis: a case report and literature review of antibiotic-induced leukocytoclastic vasculitis. J Int Med Res 2022; 50:3000605221097768. [PMID: 35587703 PMCID: PMC9127858 DOI: 10.1177/03000605221097768] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/13/2023] Open
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Leukocytoclastic vasculitis (hypersensitivity vasculitis) is defined as small blood vessel inflammation with skin or other systemic manifestations due to infections, drugs, or neoplastic disease. This clinical case report highlights an association between ceftriaxone and leukocytoclastic vasculitis in a 49-year-old female patient with a history of penicillin allergy, on mirtazapine for anxiety disorder. Articles concerning antibiotic-induced leukocytoclastic vasculitis are also reviewed. The patient reported a symptom of upper respiratory tract infection and fever 5 days previously for which she received ceftriaxone for 2 days before presenting to the emergency department with a pruritic skin rash in the upper and lower extremities and swollen lips for 1 day. The rash was erythematous, maculopapular, itchy, and non-tender, with no mucus membrane involvement. Laboratory investigations revealed leukocytosis (white blood cells, 22.3 × 109/L) that was mainly eosinophilic (18.4%). The patient was administered prednisolone and antihistamine after stopping ceftriaxone empirically. A skin biopsy confirmed the diagnosis of leukocytoclastic vasculitis. Significant clinical improvement was observed after treatment initiation. Upon follow-up, the skin rash was resolved entirely with no scars; however, there was skin-peeling over the lower extremities. Recognition of antibiotic-induced leukocytoclastic vasculitis is crucial as many classes of antibiotics can contribute to this condition. Continuation of the offending drug may lead to life-threatening complications.
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- Aseel A Almasoudi
- Department of Internal Medicine, King Abdullah Medical City, Makkah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Internal Medicine, King Abdullah Medical City, Makkah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Internal Medicine, King Abdullah Medical City, Makkah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Internal Medicine, King Abdullah Medical City, Makkah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Internal Medicine, King Abdullah Medical City, Makkah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Internal Medicine, King Abdullah Medical City, Makkah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.,Department of Internal Medicine, College of Medicine, Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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Ariza Ordoñez N, Sepúlveda VG, Marín AP, Nieto LPV, León JM, Prada HAM. Leukocytoclastic vasculitis in a patient with syphilis and HIV coinfection. Rev Inst Med Trop Sao Paulo 2022; 64:e65. [PMID: 36197426 PMCID: PMC9528754 DOI: 10.1590/s1678-9946202264065] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/04/2022] [Accepted: 08/22/2022] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Leukocytoclastic vasculitis (LCV) is a small vessel vasculitis characterized by an inflammatory infiltrate composed of neutrophils with fibrinoid necrosis and “leukocytoclasia”, a term that refers to nuclei disintegration into fragments. LCV is related to multiple conditions including ANCA-associated vasculitis, cryoglobulinemia, IgA vasculitis, infectious and systemic diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis and systemic erythematous lupus (SLE) as well as infections and malignancy. We describe the clinical case of severe systemic vasculitis in a young male patient with secondary syphilis and HIV coinfection manifested by cutaneous and neurological involvement, as well as peripheral necrosis that requires bilateral lower limb amputation. The skin biopsy revealed histopathological changes compatible with endarteritis obliterans and LCV related to treponemal infection. This case highlights the plethora of clinical manifestations of treponemal infection and the diagnostic challenge this poses in current clinical practice.
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Yap BJM, Lai-Foenander AS, Goh BH, Ong YS, Duangjai A, Saokaew S, Chua CLL, Phisalprapa P, Yap WH. Unraveling the Immunopathogenesis and Genetic Variants in Vasculitis Toward Development of Personalized Medicine. Front Cardiovasc Med 2021; 8:732369. [PMID: 34621800 PMCID: PMC8491767 DOI: 10.3389/fcvm.2021.732369] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2021] [Accepted: 08/26/2021] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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Leukocytoclastic vasculitis (LCV) is a systemic autoimmune disease characterized by the inflammation of the vascular endothelium. Cutaneous small vessel vasculitis (CSVV) and anti-neutrophil cytoplasmic antibodies (ANCA)-associated vasculitis (AAV) are two examples of LCV. Advancements in genomic technologies have identified risk haplotypes, genetic variants, susceptibility loci and pathways that are associated with vasculitis immunopathogenesis. The discovery of these genetic factors and their corresponding cellular signaling aberrations have enabled the development and use of novel therapeutic strategies for vasculitis. Personalized medicine aims to provide targeted therapies to individuals who show poor response to conventional interventions. For example, monoclonal antibody therapies have shown remarkable efficacy in achieving disease remission. Here, we discuss pathways involved in disease pathogenesis and the underlying genetic associations in different populations worldwide. Understanding the immunopathogenic pathways in vasculitis and identifying associated genetic variations will facilitate the development of novel and targeted personalized therapies for patients.
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- Bryan Ju Min Yap
- School of Biosciences, Taylor's University, Subang Jaya, Malaysia
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- Biofunctional Molecule Exploratory Research Group (BMEX), School of Pharmacy, Monash University Malaysia, Bandar Sunway, Malaysia.,College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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- Biofunctional Molecule Exploratory Research Group (BMEX), School of Pharmacy, Monash University Malaysia, Bandar Sunway, Malaysia
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- Unit of Excellence in Research and Product Development of Coffee, Division of Physiology, School of Medical Sciences, University of Phayao, Phayao, Thailand.,Center of Health Outcomes Research and Therapeutic Safety (Cohorts), School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Phayao, Phayao, Thailand.,Unit of Excellence on Clinical Outcomes Research and IntegratioN (UNICORN), School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Phayao, Phayao, Thailand
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- Unit of Excellence in Research and Product Development of Coffee, Division of Physiology, School of Medical Sciences, University of Phayao, Phayao, Thailand.,Center of Health Outcomes Research and Therapeutic Safety (Cohorts), School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Phayao, Phayao, Thailand.,Unit of Excellence on Clinical Outcomes Research and IntegratioN (UNICORN), School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Phayao, Phayao, Thailand.,Unit of Excellence on Herbal Medicine, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Phayao, Phayao, Thailand.,Division of Pharmacy Practice, Department of Pharmaceutical Care, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Phayao, Phayao, Thailand
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- Division of Ambulatory Medicine, Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- School of Biosciences, Taylor's University, Subang Jaya, Malaysia.,Centre for Drug Discovery and Molecular Pharmacology (CDDMP), Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences (FHMS), Taylor's University, Subang Jaya, Malaysia
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Roy Choudhury A, Roy Choudhury A. Leukocytoclastic Vasculitis in a Patient With Rheumatoid Arthritis. Cureus 2021; 13:e17124. [PMID: 34548963 PMCID: PMC8437013 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.17124] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 08/12/2021] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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Leukocytoclastic vasculitis is a small vessel vasculitis that is usually confined to the skin with rare extracutaneous manifestation. While this condition can be idiopathic, it has been linked with systemic autoimmune conditions, malignancies, infections, and drugs. In this paper, we present a case of a patient who presented with leukocytoclastic vasculitis many years after her diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis. It is important that physicians investigate leukocytoclastic vasculitis, as the condition, while often idiopathic, can be a presentation of something more sinister such as malignancy or systemic autoimmune condition.
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Namba T, Ebuchi Y, Manabe K, Shimizu J. Infantile leukocytoclastic vasculitis caused by enterotoxin-producing methicillin-sensitive Staphylococcus aureus. Pediatr Dermatol 2021; 38:1288-1291. [PMID: 34263483 DOI: 10.1111/pde.14706] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Staphylococcus aureus infections are known to cause leukocytoclastic vasculitis (LCV). Herein, we describe a case of an 18-month-old with LCV caused by enterotoxin-producing methicillin-sensitive Staphylococcus aureus (MSSA) emanating from an unrecognized pharyngeal abscess. It is critical to consider the possibility of extracutaneous sources of MSSA infection when investigating an infant with vasculitis. Prompt diagnosis and appropriate treatment are vital in preventing potentially life-threatening complications.
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- Takahiro Namba
- Department of Pediatrics, National Hospital Organization Okayama Medical Center, Okayama, Japan
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- Department of Pediatrics, National Hospital Organization Okayama Medical Center, Okayama, Japan
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- Department of Dermatology, National Hospital Organization Okayama Medical Center, Okayama, Japan
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- Department of Pediatrics, National Hospital Organization Okayama Medical Center, Okayama, Japan
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Ford V, Mooney C, Shah M, Jenkins E. Leukocytoclastic Vasculitis as the Presenting Symptom of Crohn's Disease in an Adolescent. J Investig Med High Impact Case Rep 2021; 8:2324709620947608. [PMID: 32762386 PMCID: PMC7418224 DOI: 10.1177/2324709620947608] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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Leukocytoclastic vasculitis (LCV) is a rare vascular inflammatory condition that affects post-capillary venules. Its incidence in the pediatric population is unknown. However, its incidence has been shown to increase with age. The causes of LCV can be varied, ranging from drugs to infections to systemic disease. LCV as a presenting symptom of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is rare, especially in the pediatric population. A 15-year-old female with a family history of systemic lupus erythematosus was transferred to our hospital with a month-long history of rash, joint swelling and tenderness, periorbital edema, weight loss, and diarrhea. She presented with the objective findings of a biopsy showing LCV and a computed tomography scan read that was concerning for IBD versus infectious colitis. She had a thorough workup, involving both the rheumatology and gastroenterology services, and was ultimately found to have Crohn’s disease. This case reveals the importance of recognition of a constellation of symptoms in IBD even when they are not classical in nature at initial presentation.
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- Vanessa Ford
- Children's Hospital of Atlanta, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- Children's Hospital of Atlanta, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- Children's Hospital of Atlanta, Atlanta, GA, USA
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Erler A, Fiedler J, Koch A, Schütz A, Heldmann F. A case of leukocytoclastic vasculitis after vaccination with a SARS-CoV2-vaccine - a case report. Arthritis Rheumatol 2021; 73:2188. [PMID: 34196469 PMCID: PMC8426908 DOI: 10.1002/art.41910] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/19/2021] [Revised: 06/18/2021] [Accepted: 06/25/2021] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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- Anne Erler
- Zeisigwaldkliniken Bethanien Chemnitz, Germany
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- Zeisigwaldkliniken Bethanien Chemnitz, Germany
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Alattar KO, Subhi FN, Saif Alshamsi AH, Eisa N, Shaikh NA, Mobushar JA, Al Qasmi A. COVID-19-associated leukocytoclastic vasculitis leading to gangrene and amputation. IDCases 2021; 24:e01117. [PMID: 33842208 PMCID: PMC8022589 DOI: 10.1016/j.idcr.2021.e01117] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/12/2020] [Revised: 04/03/2021] [Accepted: 04/03/2021] [Indexed: 01/08/2023] Open
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A 41-year-old male with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) presented with complaints of recent onset limb weakness, diffuse body rash and fever. Computerized Tomography (CT) scan of the brain did not reveal a stroke but laboratory investigations of the patient portrayed multi-systemic involvement. Naso-pharyngeal swab for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) was taken which resulted as positive. Soon after, a biopsy of the skin lesions revealed histo-pathological features of leukocytoclastic vasculitis. The patient was further investigated for connective tissue disease and vasculitis only to yield a negative result for all relevant antibodies, with the exception of the anti-phospholipid antibody which was positive. The patient suffered through a complex and prolonged hospital stay that required the input of multiple sub-speciality teams. Although initially presenting with a normal chest X-ray the patient went on to have severe bilateral pneumonia and a progression of initial skin rash leading to severe necrosis of the left foot with dry gangrene of the left big toe. Due to these issues, coronavirus-disease-2019 (COVID-19) aimed therapy was started along with multiple skin debridements, antibiotics and eventual amputation of the patient's affected large toe. The following case-study details all the before-mentioned events with discussion of the possible reasons behind the patient's presentation and eventual outcome.
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Ho B, Larkin J, Heelan K. Checkpoint Inhibitor-associated Cutaneous Small Vessel Vasculitis: A Review of the Literature. J Immunother 2021; 44:118-121. [PMID: 33323871 DOI: 10.1097/cji.0000000000000352] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/25/2020] [Accepted: 11/10/2020] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Checkpoint inhibitor therapy is an established cancer treatment option often complicated by the development of immune-related adverse events. Vasculitis has been reported with a broad spectrum of both cutaneous and systemic manifestations and can be complicated by delayed diagnosis. The authors report 2 histologically proven cases of cutaneous leucocytoclastic vasculitis induced by programmed cell-death 1 inhibitor inhibitor nivolumab. As physicians, including medical oncologists and dermatologists, we need to be aware of this clinical entity and the importance of clinicopathological confirmation in this setting to confirm the diagnosis to help guide the management of these complex patients.
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- Bernard Ho
- Department of Dermatology, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals, Sutton
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- Dermatology, The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust, Chelsea, London, UK
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Tashima N, Matsumoto H, Nomura N, Yoshizawa A, Kitoh A, Kabashima K, Hirai T. Airway clearance ameliorated the control of diffuse panbronchiolitis accompanied by asthma and leukocytoclastic vasculitis. Allergol Int 2021; 70:131-133. [PMID: 32736960 DOI: 10.1016/j.alit.2020.07.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/19/2020] [Revised: 06/28/2020] [Accepted: 07/09/2020] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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[Cutaneous vasculitis and vasculopathy : Differential diagnosis in biopsies of the lower extremities]. DER PATHOLOGE 2020; 41:355-363. [PMID: 32377833 DOI: 10.1007/s00292-020-00786-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/19/2023]
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The skin is one of the most frequently involved organs in primary systemic and secondary vasculitis; moreover, a vasculitis can occur as single organ vasculitis, limited to the skin. For most types of vasculitis, the lower extremities constitute common sites with clinical symptoms of palpable purpura, nodules, and ulcers. In histopathology of cutaneous vasculitis, it is of utmost importance to correctly identify the vessel types involved and to discriminate between vasculitic vessel damage, unspecific reactive vessel changes, vascular occlusive diseases, noninflammatory purpura, or perivascular infiltrates due to other inflammatory skin diseases. Small-vessel vasculitis is the most frequent type of cutaneous vasculitis; during florid phases, a dermal leukocytoclastic vasculitis is found regardless of etiology. Additional extravascular changes may give etiological clues, however, a correlation with the clinical picture, radiology, and serology is essential. The biopsy type and technique need to be adjusted to the suspected diagnosis and site of the vessels involved. Polyarteritis nodosa and nodular vasculitis can be diagnosed only in biopsies with sufficient subcutaneous tissue. Especially in cutaneous ulcers, a lateral rim of vital skin and subcutaneous tissue is indispensable for a correct diagnosis. Large-vessel vasculitis is not found in skin biopsies of the lower extremities.
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Sangolli PM, Lakshmi DV. Vasculitis: A Checklist to Approach and Treatment Update for Dermatologists. Indian Dermatol Online J 2019; 10:617-626. [PMID: 31807439 PMCID: PMC6859757 DOI: 10.4103/idoj.idoj_248_18] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/03/2023] Open
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Vasculitis poses a great diagnostic, investigative and therapeutic challenge to the treating physician. The classification of vasculitides itself still eludes universal acceptance. Comprehensive management comprises establishing the diagnosis of true vasculitis after ruling out vasculitis mimics, finding the etiology if feasible, assessing the caliber of the vessels involved, deciphering the pathological process of vessel damage, investigating for the existence and extent of systemic involvement and finally planning the therapy in the background of co-morbidities. Successful management also entails regular monitoring to foresee complications arising from the disease process itself as well as complications of immunosuppressive treatment. Although steroids remain first line drug, biologics are emerging as popular agents in the treatment of immune-mediated vasculitis. Triphasic treatment is the best plan of action comprising induction, maintenance of remission and treatment of relapses.
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Tawanwongsri W, Chayavichitsilp P. Methimazole-Induced Leukocytoclastic Vasculitis: A Case Report. Case Rep Dermatol 2019; 11:303-309. [PMID: 31762745 PMCID: PMC6873099 DOI: 10.1159/000503990] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/26/2019] [Accepted: 10/02/2019] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Major identifiable causes of leukocytoclastic vasculitis include certain infections and medications. Amongst antithyroid drugs, methimazole (MMI) is rarely implicated as a culprit drug. We report the first case, in Thailand, of MMI-induced leukocytoclastic vasculitis in a 41-year-old Thai female who had received MMI for relapsed Graves' disease. MMI was discontinued and cholestyramine at a dose of 4 g four times daily was given instead. Her rashes on both legs resolved dramatically at 1-week follow-up. However, thyroid function test revealed unimproved thyrotoxicosis. She subsequently underwent radioiodine ablation as a definitive treatment. There were neither recurrent skin lesions nor other systemic involvements during the 3-month follow-up period. Notably, the most crucial step in the management of drug-induced leukocytoclastic vasculitis is the discontinuation of the offending drug in order to avoid further progression of the disease. The administration of immunosuppressive agents may not be necessary in patients with mild severity and non-vital organ involvement.
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- *Pamela Chayavichitsilp, MD, Division of Dermatology, Department of Medicine, Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University, 270 Rama VI Road, Ratchathewi, Bangkok 10400 (Thailand), E-Mail
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Elantably D, Mourad A, Elantably A, Effat M. Warfarin induced leukocytoclastic vasculitis: an extraordinary side effect. J Thromb Thrombolysis 2019; 49:149-152. [PMID: 31375992 DOI: 10.1007/s11239-019-01924-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/18/2023]
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Warfarin is one of the most commonly used anticoagulants in the management of thromboembolic events. Herein we report a rare case of warfarin induced leukocytoclastic vasculitis in a patient with history of rheumatic heart disease and a mechanical mitral valve prosthesis who presented with heart failure and palpable purpura. Upon clinical suspicion of cutaneous small vessel vasculitis, a comprehensive laboratory panel was performed. Warfarin induced vasculitis was suspected when withdrawal of warfarin, due to rising INR, led to improvement of the skin lesions. The diagnosis was finally confirmed when re-instatement of warfarin reproduced the skin lesions and a skin biopsy showed evidence for leukocytoclastic vasculitis with eosinophilic infiltration. A third of cases of leukocytoclastic vasculitis are due to drug hypersensitivity which being a diagnosis of exclusion with varying manifestations, requires a high index of clinical suspicion. Since drug induced leukocytoclastic vasculitis may affect multiple organ systems and even cause mortality, clinicians must be aware of this rare adverse event, promptly discontinue the drug, and commence anti-inflammatory or immunosuppressive treatment when necessary.
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- Dina Elantably
- Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University Kasr Alainy, Cairo, Egypt.
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- Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University Kasr Alainy, Cairo, Egypt
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Garg Y, Jain S, Kumar A. A rare case of clomiphene-induced leukocytoclastic vasculitis. J Basic Clin Physiol Pharmacol 2019; 30:jbcpp-2018-0183. [PMID: 31343980 DOI: 10.1515/jbcpp-2018-0183] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/08/2018] [Accepted: 04/04/2019] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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Clomiphene citrate is a first-line drug for the induction of ovulation in infertility cases. Leukocytoclastic vasculitis (LCV) is an extremely rare serious adverse drug reaction to clomiphene. We report here the case of a 30-year-old Indian female patient who presented with generalized petechiae and palpable purpura without fever and sparing the mucosa, temporally related to clomiphene intake and consistent with LCV histologically. Clomiphene was stopped and the patient was treated symptomatically with prednisolone 40 mg/day, oral levocetirizine 5 mg twice daily, and emollients and calamine lotion topically. The patient improved over 3-4 weeks. The prednisolone dose was tapered weekly and withdrawn gradually. To date, drug-induced LCV has not been previously reported with clomiphene. Although rare, clomiphene could be considered a potential cause of drug-induced cutaneous LCV in the differential diagnosis of erythematosus rash with non-blanching petechiae and purpura.
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- Yashika Garg
- ESIC Dental College and Hospital, Department of Pharmacology, New Delhi, India.,Vardhman Mahavir Medical College and Safdarjung Hospital, Department of Pharmacology, New Delhi, India.,Apartment No. 174, Agroha Kunj Apartments, Rohini Sector 13New Delhi 110085, India
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- All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Department of Dermatology, Bhopal, India.,Vardhman Mahavir Medical College and Safdarjung Hospital, Department of Dermatology, New Delhi, India
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- Vardhman Mahavir Medical College and Safdarjung Hospital, Department of Pharmacology, New Delhi, India
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Akhtar T, Mangla A. A Common Purpuric Rash With Uncommon Association in a Woman With Pedal Edema. JAMA Oncol 2019; 5:1057-1058. [PMID: 30946455 DOI: 10.1001/jamaoncol.2019.0174] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022]
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- Tauseef Akhtar
- Department of Internal Medicine, Lady Hardinge Medical College, Dr Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital, New Delhi, India
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- Division of Hematology Oncology, Department of Internal Medicine, University Hospitals Seidman Cancer Center, Case Western Reserve University, School of Medicine, Cleveland, Ohio
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Mericliler M, Shnawa A, Al-Qaysi D, Fleisher J, Moraco A. Oxacillin-induced leukocytoclastic vasculitis. IDCases 2019; 17:e00539. [PMID: 31384556 PMCID: PMC6667486 DOI: 10.1016/j.idcr.2019.e00539] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/30/2019] [Revised: 04/15/2019] [Accepted: 04/15/2019] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
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Leukocytoclastic vasculitis (LCV) refers to a histopathological pattern of neutrophil predominant inflammatory process of small vessels associated with fibrinoid necrosis. Cutaneous LCV usually presents as symmetrically distributed palpable purpuric nodules of the lower extremities with or without systemic involvement. Although 50% of LCV cases are idiopathic, it can be secondary to identifiable causes such as malignancy, autoimmune conditions, infections, and medications. Medications have been implicated in up to 25% of cases; sulfonamides, NSAIDs, and beta-lactams have the most frequent association. We herein present a 32-year-old female who developed palpable purpura over hands and lower limbs 12 days after exposure to oxacillin administered for infective endocarditis. Punch biopsy from the skin lesions confirmed the diagnosis of LCV. Given the temporal relationship between oxacillin administration and development of skin findings, the diagnosis of oxacillin-associated LCV was suspected. Discontinuation of drug resulted in resolution of the lesions confirming the diagnosis. To our knowledge, this is the second case of oxacillin-induced cutaneous LCV described in literature.
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- Meric Mericliler
- St. Elizabeth's Medical Center, Department of Medicine, Brighton, MA 02135.,Tufts University School of Medicine, Boston, MA 02111
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- Tufts University School of Medicine, Boston, MA 02111.,Tufts Medical Center, Department of Medicine, Boston, MA 02111.,Harvard University Medical School, Boston, MA 02115
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- St. Elizabeth's Medical Center, Department of Medicine, Brighton, MA 02135.,Tufts University School of Medicine, Boston, MA 02111
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- Tufts University School of Medicine, Boston, MA 02111.,St. Elizabeth's Medical Center, Department of Infectious Disease, Brighton, MA 02135
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- Tufts University School of Medicine, Boston, MA 02111.,St. Elizabeth's Medical Center, Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care, Brighton, MA 02135
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Lee HL, Kim L, Kim CW, Kim JS, Nam HS, Ryu JS. Case of both rivaroxaban- and dabigatran-induced leukocytoclastic vasculitis, during management of pulmonary thromboembolism. Respir Med Case Rep 2019; 26:219-222. [PMID: 30740299 PMCID: PMC6356047 DOI: 10.1016/j.rmcr.2019.01.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/20/2018] [Revised: 01/20/2019] [Accepted: 01/20/2019] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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Leukocytoclastic vasculitis is a disorder characterized by neutrophilic inflammation that is predominantly limited to the superficial cutaneous postcapillary venules. This condition may be idiopathic or may have a defined cause. Rivaroxaban and dabigatran have been widely used as warfarin alternatives, because of their efficacy and safety. In this case report, we describe a case of leukocytoclastic vasculitis induced by both rivaroxaban- and dabigatran-, which developed during the management of pulmonary thromboembolism.
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- Hong Lyeol Lee
- Department of Internal Medicine, Inha University College of Medicine, South Korea
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- Department of Internal Pathology, Inha University College of Medicine, South Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Inha University College of Medicine, South Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Inha University College of Medicine, South Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Inha University College of Medicine, South Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Inha University College of Medicine, South Korea
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