Korean J Dermatol.  2007 May;45(5):515-517.

A Case of Leukocytoclastic Vasculitis after Influenza Vaccination

• Moon HS
• Lee JH
• Park K
• Son SJ

Abstract

Influenza vaccination is recommended for all people over 65 years, for those with chronic respiratory disease and chronic renal failure. Severe side effects of influenza vaccination are rare. We report a case of leukocytoclastic vasculitis in a 68-year-old woman which developed 2 days after influenza vaccination. Disseminated palpable purpura were located on both her lower extremities. A skin biopsy showed characteristic features of leukocytoclastic vasculitis. Purpura were reduced after prednisolone and dapsone medication.

Keyword

Influenza vaccination; Leukocytoclastic vasculitis

MeSH Terms

Aged
Biopsy
Dapsone
Female
Humans
Influenza, Human*
Kidney Failure, Chronic
Lower Extremity
Prednisolone
Purpura
Skin
Vaccination*
Vasculitis*
Dapsone
Prednisolone