ADULT ONSET HENOCH: SCHONLEIN PURPURA – AN UNUSUAL PRESENTATION

  Henoch–Schonlein purpura (HSP) is a common leukocytoclastic vasculitis seen in children. However, it is uncommon in adults. HSP is characterized by the classic tetrad of non-thrombocytopenic palpable purpura, arthritis or arthralgias, gastrointestinal, and renal involvement. We report a rare case...

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Published in:Asian journal of pharmaceutical and clinical research 2017-10, Vol.10 (10), p.2
Main Authors: Chandrakanti, Srujith, Mantro, Oshin, Mohanan, Jagadeesan, Soman, Mervin Kayipirambil, Suthakaran, Prasanna Karthik, Rajendran, Kannan
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Language:English
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Summary:  Henoch–Schonlein purpura (HSP) is a common leukocytoclastic vasculitis seen in children. However, it is uncommon in adults. HSP is characterized by the classic tetrad of non-thrombocytopenic palpable purpura, arthritis or arthralgias, gastrointestinal, and renal involvement. We report a rare case of adult onset HSP with multi-organ involvement. Early recognition of multi-organ involvement is very important, especially in adults.
ISSN:0974-2441
0974-2441
DOI:10.22159/ajpcr.2017.v10i10.20007