Diagnostic challenge of intestinal obstruction secondary to Henoch–Schonlein purpura

We present a case of a boy whose initial manifestation of the disease was bowel obstruction and ischemia requiring surgical intervention twice with diagnostic dilemma prior to diagnosis of Henoch–Schonlein purpura. Although common surgical diseases prove to be the culprit in most cases, a surgeon should always keep an open mind for possibility beyond surgical diseases. Multidisciplinary approach to situations where ambiguities in diagnosis exist proves to be a valuable tool aiding surgical decision.
Source: Annals of Pediatric Surgery - Category: Surgery Tags: Case Reports Source Type: research