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Immunoglobulin A vasculitis presenting as bilateral upper eyelid erythema: A case report and review of literature.

Emily H JungSarah A AvilaSamantha NastasiH Joon Kim
Published in: Pediatric dermatology (2023)
Immunoglobulin A vasculitis (IgAV) is the most common vasculitis of childhood characterized by petechial or purpuric rash, abdominal pain, arthralgia, and renal involvement. Ophthalmic manifestations of IgAV are uncommon. Herein, we describe a case of bilateral upper eyelid erythema presenting in a 6-year-old male, leading to a diagnosis of IgAV.
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