Dermatol. praxi. 2010;4(3):139-141

Urticarial vasculitis

doc.MUDr.Marie Viktorinová, CSc.
Klinika chorob kožních a pohlavních FN, Olomouc

Urticarial vasculitis is a form of skin vasculitis affecting the smallest skin vessels. Clinically, it is characterized by recurrent urticarial eruptions

which persist at a certain site for more than 24 hours; subjectively, it is accompanied by burning pain; itching is rare. In order to

establish the diagnosis, histological examination is required which confirms leukocytoclastic vasculitis. Along with the skin manifestations,

general symptoms may be present that herald other diseases, including infectious disease, systemic connective tissue disease,

glomerulonephritis, oncological diseases, etc. The article provides an overview of the aetiopathogenetic factors, clinical presentation,

diagnostic workup and treatment.

Keywords: urticarial vasculitis, aetiopathogenesis, clinical presentation, diagnosis, treatment

Published: November 20, 2010  Show citation

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