Henoch-Schönlein purpura in a pediatric patient with lupus

Henoch-Schönlein purpura in a pediatric patient with lupus

Unique endoscopic images in a patient with Henoch-Schönlein purpura.

A 59-year-old woman was admitted to the dermatology section for a skin eruption. She was initially diagnosed as having a drug-induced skin rash. Endoscopic examination performed for severe abdominal pain and melena revealed a reddish elevated lesion with an ulceration on the top in the descending part of her duodenum (Picture 1). While a duodenal tumor was suspected, a biopsy was not performed ...

Henoch-Schönlein purpura nephritis.

Henoch-Schönlein purpura (HSP) is a systemic vasculitic disorder first reported by Heberden in 1806. The association of purpura and joint pain was described by Schönlein in 1837, who termed it “peliosis rheumatica.” Henoch added a description of four children with skin lesions associated with colicky abdominal pain, gastrointestinal hemorrhage, and joint pain in 1874, and in 1899 pointed out th...

Henoch-Schönlein purpura.

Henoch-Schönlein purpura commonly occurs in children at about age five. There is no known etiologic agent. The illness is characterized by skin rash, joint pain, edema and gastrointestinal symptoms. Laboratory tests are not diagnostic. Although there is no specific treatment, steroids may help prevent serious gastrointestinal complications. Prognosis is good, except for those patients with adva...

A patient with Henoch-Schönlein purpura and intra-alveolar haemorrhage

Henoch-Schönlein purpura (HSP) is a systemic vasculitis predominantly occurring in prepubertal children and characterised by a purpuric rash on the lower extremities, arthralgia and abdominal pain. Renal involvement is not uncommon affecting between 20 and 80% of patients [1] and severe nephrotic syndrome or nephritis is frequently associated with significant renal disease, morbidity and mortal...