Henoch-Schonlein purpura HSP

Henoch-Schonlein purpuraHenoch-Schonlein purpuraHenoch-Schonlein purpura
  • Facts:
    IgA mediated small vessel vasculitis
    Most common in kids
  • History / PE:
    H/O recent URI
    Rash, arthralgias
    Abdominal pain
    Scrotal swelling
    Renal disease (hematuria)
  • Diagnosis:
    IgA deposition in kidneys
  • Treatment:
    Steroids
    Monitor renal functioning
  • Complications:
    Intussusception
  • Associated With:
    IgA nephropathy (Berger's disease)



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August 6th 2010