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More Info... by email. wiseGEEK Slideshows. Inflammation of the small blood vessels of the body is known as leukocytoclastic vasculitis. This disorder causes damage to the blood vessels, leading to bleeding and sometimes damage to surrounding tissues.
Hypersensitivity vasculities is sometimes called leukocytoclastic vasculitis. Its symptoms are similar to Henoch-SchÃ¶nlein purpura. However, hypersensitivity vasculitis affects persons who are older. It usually isn't accompanied by the abdominal pain and digestive disorders that occur with Henoch-SchÃ¶nlein purpura.