Encephalopathy in Henoch-Schönlein Purpura.
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چکیده
BACKGROUND Henoch-Schönlein purpura (HSP) is the most common vasculitis in childhood. Severe central nervous system (CNS) involvement is rare in HSP. CASE CHARACTERISTICS Three children with features of HSP presented with seizures and CNS dysfunction. OBSERVATION All three children had abnormalities on neuroimaging; 2 had complete remission but one was left with severe neurological damage. MESSAGE HSP patients may rarely present with CNS involvement with a prolonged course requiring aggressive treatment.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Indian pediatrics
دوره 54 8 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2017