Case Reports in Rheumatology (Jan 2022)

Massive Intestinal Bleeding in an Adult with IgA Vasculitis Treated with Intravenous Immunoglobulin

  • Ibrahim Nassereddin,
  • Ariel Kenig,
  • Yuval Ishay,
  • Hillel Lehmann,
  • Noa Hurvitz,
  • Narmine Elkhateeb,
  • Ram Gelman,
  • Yael Ratz,
  • Inon Sarig,
  • Ido Burstain,
  • Stephanie Benshushan,
  • Fadi Kharouf

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1155/2022/9694911
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 2022

Abstract

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We report the case of a 29-year-old adult presenting with severe IgA vasculitis, with cutaneous, urologic, and renal manifestations. The late appearance of severe gastrointestinal bleeding dominated the clinical picture, necessitating the administration of tens of units of packed cells and the augmentation of the immunosuppressive protocol. It was not until therapy with intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) was introduced that the massive bleeding was controlled. We herein discuss the patient’s presentation, the gastrointestinal manifestations of IgA vasculitis, the recommended treatments, and the existent evidence about IVIG therapy.