Abstract
Colchicine is not usually considered a treatment option for cutaneous lesions of Henoch-Schönlein purpura (HSP) in children. We report a case of pediatric HSP with severe chronic and relapsing cutaneous manifestations that were resistant to corticosteroids. Colchicine had remarkable therapeutic efficacy, with positive dechallenge and rechallenge, without any adverse effects.
Conclusion: Colchicine should be considered for chronic, severe cutaneous lesions of pediatric HSP.
What is Known: • Colchicine is not usually considered a treatment option for cutaneous lesions of Henoch-Schönlein purpura (HSP) in children. |
What is New: • We report a case of pediatric HSP with severe cutaneous manifestations that responded well to colchicine. • Colchicine should be considered for chronic cutaneous lesions of HSP in children. |
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Abbreviations
- FMF:
-
Familial Mediterranean fever
- HSP:
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Henoch-Schönlein purpura
- IgA:
-
Immunoglobulin A
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All authors took part in the management of the patient: Martin Chalumeau and Slimane Allali were in charge of the clinical management. Christine Bodemer and Sylvie Fraitag helped to perform and analyze the skin biopsy. Benjamin Terrier, Christine Bodemer, and Sylvie Fraitag provided advice on the clinical management. All authors took part in the writing of the manuscript. All authors read and approved the final manuscript.
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Allali, S., Fraitag, S., Terrier, B. et al. Efficacy of colchicine in a child with relapsing bullous Henoch-Schönlein purpura. Eur J Pediatr 175, 147–149 (2016). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00431-015-2594-5
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