Leukocytoclastic vasculitis
Grasso, E.; Sticca, M.; Zanini, R.
La Pediatria Medica e Chirurgica Medical and Surgical Pediatrics 11(Suppl 1): 23-29
1989
ISSN/ISBN: 0391-5387 PMID: 2682543 Document Number: 344260
Leukocytoclastic vasculitis is characterized by infiltration of polymorphonuclear leucocytes with leukocytoclastic (presence of nuclear pigments) and fibrinoid necrosis affecting the small vessels. Henoch-Schönlein purpura is characterized by non thrombocytopenic purpura, arthritis and arthralgia, abdominal pain and renal involvement. Hypocomplementemic urticarial vasculitis and cryoglobulinemia are exceptional in childhood.