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Case Reports
. 2023 Nov 25:43:57-59.
doi: 10.1016/j.jdcr.2023.11.010. eCollection 2024 Jan.

SARS-CoV-2 induced IgA vasculitis confirmed with SARS-CoV-2 tissue testing

Ahmed N Ansari  1 , Emma F Johnson  1   2 , Katherine L Wang  3 , Matthew J Koster  4 , Hafsa M Cantwell  1
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SARS-CoV-2 induced IgA vasculitis confirmed with SARS-CoV-2 tissue testing

Ahmed N Ansari et al. JAAD Case Rep. .
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Keywords: COVID-19; COVID-19 testing; IgA vasculitis; SARS-CoV-2; polymerase chain reaction.

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Figures

Fig 1
Fig 1
Physical examination revealed multiple coalescing pink macules and papules along with palpable purpura on the bilateral lower extremities.
Fig 2
Fig 2
Examination revealed scattered pink papules and macular purpura on the abdomen.
Fig 3
Fig 3
A 6-mm punch biopsy from the right upper abdomen demonstrated leukocytoclastic vasculitis on hematoxylin and eosin evaluation. Panel (A) shows ×4 magnification and panel (B) shows ×10 magnification. SARS-Co-V-2 RNA was detected in this tissue sample.
Fig 4
Fig 4
Representative image of direct immunofluorescence (DIF) demonstrating granular IgA deposition (arrows) within the walls of dermal vessels.
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