Friday, December 07, 2012

Henoch-Schönlein purpura


Disorder
Vasculitis
Epidemiology/Etiology
Clinical/Laboratory Findings
 
 
 
 
Henoch-Schönlein purpura
Small vessel vasculitis involving skin, GI tract, renal, joint vessels
Children and young adults
Most common vasculitis in children
IgA immunocomplexes
Palpable purpura of buttocks and lower extremities
Polyarthritis, glomerulonephritis, GI bleeding

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