Henoch-Schonlein Purpura Findings in the Duodenum

L Torelli et al. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr. 2025;80:242–244. Gastrointestinal involvement in Henoch–Schönlein purpura

A 10 yo underwent an EGD due to nausea, melena and abnormal CT (showing thickening in the  the duodenum and first jejunal loop. Two days later, she developed a cutaneous rash appeared on her legs, buttocks, and elbows.

Mucosal congestion with shallow ulcerations in the descending duodenum.

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