Henoch-Schönlein purpura (HSP) is a nonthrombocytopenic, predominantly IgA-mediated, small vessel vasculitis that affec...
Diffuse abdominal pain
Biopsy with predominant IgA deposition
Arthralgia or arthriti...
In the absence of renal dysfunction or complica...
Seen weekly during the acute illness with history, physical exam (include BP measurement), and urinalysis.
Because ~100% of patients who develop ...
191306005 Henoch-Schonlein purpura (disorder)
239946005 Postinfective Henoch-Schnlein purpura
HSP is a systemic small vessel vasculitis characterized by clinical tetrad of palpable purpura, abdominal pain, arthralgia, and renal dysfunction.
The main form of treatment is supporti...
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FIG. 1.14. Henoch-Schonlein purpura. A: A 6-year-old boy with mild abdominal pain and rectal bleeding seen here on the bedsheets. B: His ankle demonstrates the typical purpuric rash.
FIG. 1.14. Henoch-Schonlein purpura. A: A 6-year-old boy with mild abdominal pain and rectal bleeding seen here on the bedsheets. B: His an...
FIG. 6.8. These two patients (A, B) have Henoch-Schonlein purpura, a form of vasculitis. The lesions are well demarcated and slightly raised. C: Another child developed a petechial eruption secondary to vasculitis, which resolved when the patient discontinued his anticonvulsant therapy.
FIG. 6.8. These two patients (A, B) have Henoch-Schonlein purpura, a form of vasculitis. The lesions are well demarcated and slightly raise...
FIG. 8.17. Henoch-Schonlein purpura rash.
FIG. 17.11. This patient demonstrates the classic appearance of the rash over the lower distal extremity.
FIG. 17.14. This 6-year-old boy was referred for severe testicular pain and to "rule out" testicular torsion. A: The patient's scrotum was swollen with a small area of possible purpura. B: The more typical Henoch-Schonlein purpura rash is only seen when the patient's lower extremity is examined.
FIG. 17.14. This 6-year-old boy was referred for severe testicular pain and to "rule out" testicular torsion. A: The patient's scrotum was ...