Abstract:Urticarial vasculitis is a relatively rare diagnosis in a patient presenting with urticaria. The process is classically described as a generalized eruption, painful more so than pruritic, lasting longer than 24 hours. Two forms of urticarial vasculitis have been described: ahypocomplementemic form more commonly associated with systemic disease, and a…
Abstract:A 50-year-old woman was referred to our emergency room because of urticaria. Eleven days after etanercept therapy was started, the patient developed an urticarial rash of the trunk and face. A diagnosis of generalized urticaria was made. Etanercept treatment was suspended. Treatment was started with methylprednisolone and dexchlorpheniramine. The patient’s…
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