Rationale: Henoch-Schönlein purpura (HSP) is a common disease in children. However, HSP with intussusception and intestinal obstruction has a low morbidity in children and is occasionally seen in adults. Herein, a rare adult case of HSP complicated with intussusception and hemafecia that was successfully treated with surgery is described.
Patient Concerns: A 19-year-old Chinese man suffered from HSP combined with intussusception and intestinal obstruction and presented with vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, and rash.
Diagnosis: Henoch-Schönlein purpura with intussusception and intestinal obstruction.
Interventions: The patient underwent an emergency laparotomy and manual reset.
Outcome: The patient was discharged 7 days after surgery in stable condition. We followed the patient to the sixth month after surgery. This patient has no long-term complications after surgery.
Lessons: HSP with intussusception and intestinal obstruction is rarely seen in adults. Patients with HSP often present with abdominal pain as the first symptom, which is easily confused with other diseases. Once the HSP is diagnosed, surgery should be performed as soon as possible, provided there is no absolute contraindication.
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