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Fatal gastrointestinal perforation, refractory massive bleeding, and mucor infection in a 61-year-old woman due to Henoch-Schonlein purpura: A case report
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Henoch-Schonlein purpura is a rare capillary inflammatory disease in adults, which can cause perforation and bleeding in the gastrointestinal tract, even threaten life. We report a case of a 61-year-old woman with fatal gastrointestinal, refractory massive bleeding, and mucor infection due to Henoch-Schonlein purpura. Underwent comprehensive treatment the patient recovered uneventfully after 6 months of follow-up.
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Title: Fatal gastrointestinal perforation, refractory massive bleeding, and mucor infection in a 61-year-old woman due to Henoch-Schonlein purpura: A case report
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Henoch-Schonlein purpura is a rare capillary inflammatory disease in adults, which can cause perforation and bleeding in the gastrointestinal tract, even threaten life.
We report a case of a 61-year-old woman with fatal gastrointestinal, refractory massive bleeding, and mucor infection due to Henoch-Schonlein purpura.
Underwent comprehensive treatment the patient recovered uneventfully after 6 months of follow-up.
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