A Case of Henoch-Schonlein Purpura Nephritis in a Limited Resource Setting

Henoch-Schonlein Purpura (HSP) is the commonest vasculitis in children, and outcome depends on renal involvement or occurrence of HSP nephritis (HSPN). Hence, a meticulous diagnosis, treatment regular follow-up plan needed for better prognosis. A case 12 - year old girl showing HSPN symptoms only eight weeks after first onset reported. Symptoms might appear later, hence emphasising importance close monitoring patient HSP. There lack clear consensus about management until now, it becomes challenge especially limited resource setting like ours. In our case, was treated with corticosteroids.