Medical MCQ-A 5 year-old child presents with non-utatiening macules and pappules on the skin. Skin biopsy revealed a perivascular IgA deposition. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?

A 5 year-old child presents with non-utatiening macules and pappules on the skin. Skin biopsy revealed a perivascular IgA deposition. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?

Henoch Shonlein purpura

Wegener's granulomatosis

Kawasaki disease

Drug-induced vasculitis

Question Category:

Pediatrics

Correct Answer:

Henoch Shonlein purpura

Description:

Ans. a. Henoch-Shonlein purpura (Ref Harrison 19/e p2100, 18/e p2797)Presence of non-blanching palpable purpura (vasculitis of skin) and colicky abdominal pain (vasculitis of gastrointestinal tract) in a five-year-old child together with evidence of IgA deposition in immune complexes suggests the diagnosis of Henoch Scholein Purpura

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