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George H. Curtis, M.D.; John R. Haserick, M.D.; Harold N. Cole, Jr., M.D.

AMA Arch Derm Syphilol. 1952;66(4):529-542.

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Case for Diagnosis: Henoch's Purpura? Presented by DR. GEORGE H. CURTIS and (by invitation) DR. G. D. CHIRELLI, Parkman, by courtesy of DR. JOHN BATTLE of the Medical Department, The Cleveland Clinic.

W. H. M., a white man aged 38 years, was admitted to the Cleveland Clinic on Sept. 7, 1951, with the complaint of an eruption on the arms and legs of one year's duration. This consisted of multiple erythematous papules which became brown and occasionally formed crusts. Associated with the eruption was aching of the arms, elbows, fingers, knees, legs, and ankles. The cutaneous manifestations and general symptoms occur in cycles of approximately two weeks. With the more recent episodes there have been gastrointestinal symptoms of abdominal pain, nausea, emesis, and constipation. There was a weight loss of 20 lb. (9.1 kg.) during the six months prior to admission.

The general physical examination reveals no abnormalities, except . . . [Full Text PDF of this Article]

Author Affiliations
President; Secretary; Reporter Jan. 24, 1952

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