Leukocytoclastic Vasculitis as an Onset Symptom of Crohn’s Disease

We report the case of an octagenerian who presented with leukocytoclastic vasculitis as the first symptom of Crohn’s disease. The patient was admitted with skin rash on the lower extremities and ankles and episodes of bloody diarrhea. Skin and colon biopsies revealed acute leukocytoclastic vasculitis and moderate Crohn’s disease, respectively. The patient was treated with intravenous corticosteroids in conjunction with antibiotics and per os mesalazine. Symptoms resolved rapidly within 5 days, and the patient was still asymptomatic on follow-up 3 months later.

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