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June 7, 2026Journal of the Academy of Forensic NursingOpen Access

Distinguishing Disease from Trauma: Immunoglobin A (IgA) vasculitis (IgAV) Presenting as Suspected Abuse

Andrea Sebastian

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Key Points

The aim is to differentiate immunoglobulin A vasculitis from trauma in pediatric patients.
Reviewed healthcare needs of a pediatric patient with right hand swelling and bruising.
Conducted a forensic assessment to evaluate potential abuse.
Analyzed clinical decision-making processes in treatment.
Identified clinical signs indicative of IgA vasculitis rather than trauma.
Highlighted the necessity of careful forensic evaluation in similar cases.

Implication

Case study reviews clinical assessment and treatment of pediatric IgA vasculitis, suggesting importance in diagnosis.

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Andrea Sebastian (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a2a4ff180c8f91e7f39cb5b https://doi.org/10.29173/jafn1002

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