Pulmonary Disease with Hemorrhage in Henoch-Schöenlein Purpura

Henoch-Schönlein purpura is a common vasculitic syndrome of childhood. Pulmonary hemorrhage is a rare complication, which resulted in death in three of four previously reported cases. We report concerning four additional patients with Henoch-Schönlein purpura and pulmonary hemorrhage. Three surviv...

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Published in:Pediatrics (Evanston) 1992-06, Vol.89 (6), p.1177-1181
Main Authors: Olson, Judyann C., Kelly, Kevin J., Pan, Cynthia C., Wortmann, Dorothy W.
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Language:English
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Summary:Henoch-Schönlein purpura is a common vasculitic syndrome of childhood. Pulmonary hemorrhage is a rare complication, which resulted in death in three of four previously reported cases. We report concerning four additional patients with Henoch-Schönlein purpura and pulmonary hemorrhage. Three survived the episode. Aggressive and supportive care may improve survival.
ISSN:0031-4005
1098-4275
DOI:10.1542/peds.89.6.1177