Gastrointestinal involvement revealing Henoch Schonlein purpura in adults: Report of three cases and review of the literature

The diagnosis of Henoch-Schonlein purpura (HSP) is difficult, especially when abdominal symptoms precede cutaneous lesions. We report three cases of adult HSP revealed by gastrointestinal (GI) involvement.

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Published in:International archives of medicine 2011-09, Vol.4 (1), p.31-31
Main Authors: Hamzaoui, Amira, Melki, Wissem, Harzallah, Olfa, Njim, Leila, Klii, Rim, Mahjoub, Silvia
Format: Article
Language:English
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Adults
Diagnosis
Health aspects
Heat shock proteins
Physiological aspects
Review
Risk factors
Schonlein-Henoch purpura
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Summary:The diagnosis of Henoch-Schonlein purpura (HSP) is difficult, especially when abdominal symptoms precede cutaneous lesions. We report three cases of adult HSP revealed by gastrointestinal (GI) involvement.
ISSN:1755-7682
1755-7682
DOI:10.1186/1755-7682-4-31