Abstract:Introduction and Importance:
Acute hemorrhagic edema of infancy (AHEI) is a rare leukocytoclastic vasculitis clinically characterized by the classic triad (palpable purpuric skin lesions, edema, and fever) and is commonly misdiagnosed as Henoch–Schönlein purpura. AHEI frequently occurs after infections, drug treatment, or vaccination, even though its etiology is undetermined. Besides having a sudden onset, AHEI is also characterized by a self-limiting course with complete and spontaneous recovery wi… Show more
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