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

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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,… Click to show full abstract

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.

Keywords: bilateral upper; immunoglobulin vasculitis; vasculitis; upper eyelid; eyelid erythema

Journal Title: Pediatric dermatology
Year Published: 2023

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