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A Rare Case Report of Primary Skin-Limited Leucocytoclastic Vasculitis: A Diagnostic and Therapeutic Challenge

Zeeba S. Jairajpuri, Monal Trisal, Shaan Khetrapal, Nida Jalal, Jyoti Mishra

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Indian Journal of Pathology: Research and Practice 14(1):p 31-34, Jan -April 2025. | DOI: https://doi.org/10.21088/ijprp.2278.148X.14125.5

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Monal Trisal, Zeeba S. Jairajpuri, Shaan Khetrapal et al., A Rare Case Report of Primary Skin-Limited Leucocytoclastic Vasculitis: A Diagnostic and Therapeutic Challenge. Ind Jr of Path: Res and Practice 2025;14(1) 31-34.

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Received : February 10, 2025         Accepted : March 05, 2025          Published : April 30, 2025

Abstract

Leucocytoclastic vasculitis (LCV) is a histopathologic term referring to small vessel vasculitis characterized by the infiltration of neutrophils and immune complex deposition. Clinically, LCV presents with palpable purpura, often involving the lower extremities, and may be associated with systemic involvement. We hereby report a rare case of LCV in a 56 year female, highlighting clinical presentation and management strategies for the subset of LCV that remains confined to the skin without systemic manifestations posing diagnostic challenges.

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All authors contributed significantly to the work and approve its publication.

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This article does not involve any human or animal subjects, and therefore does not require ethics approval.

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We would like to express our gratitude to the patients, their families, and all those who have contributed to this study.

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Monal Trisal, Zeeba S. Jairajpuri, Shaan Khetrapal et al., A Rare Case Report of Primary Skin-Limited Leucocytoclastic Vasculitis: A Diagnostic and Therapeutic Challenge. Ind Jr of Path: Res and Practice 2025;14(1) 31-34.

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February 10, 2025 March 05, 2025 April 30, 2025
DOI: https://doi.org/10.21088/ijprp.2278.148X.14125.5

Keywords

Leucocytoclastic vasculitisSmall vessel vasculitisImmune complexPalpablepurpura

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Received February 10, 2025
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