Leukoclastic vasculitis extending from esophagus to terminal ileum

摘要

Leucocytoclastic vasculitis (LCV) is commonly presented as a skin disease by affecting the small vessels of targeted area. Containing loops of vessels with end-capillaries makes the small intestine villus potantially target area of LcV, when obstructed with immune complexes. (Acta gastro-enterol. belg., 2015, 78, 250-251).