Henoch-Schönlein purpura in a pediatric patient with lupus
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Received: 18 Aug, 2008 Accepted: 14 Feb, 2009 Abstract Renal involvement is one of the most serious sequela of Henoch-Schönlein purpura. The presence of proteinuria (nephritic range) and hematuria is also associated with progression to renal insufficiency. In fifty percent of patients who display a combination of nephritis-nephrotic symptoms, end-stage disease develops. Pharmacologic treatme...
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