Kamath, Nutan and Rao, Suchetha (2012) Henoch–Schonlein purpura: An update. Indian Journal of Rheumatology, 7 (1). pp. 92-98.
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Abstract
Henoch–Schonlein purpura (HSP), the commonest childhood vasculitis, is characterised by non-thrombocytopaenic palpable purpura, arthritis or arthralgias, gastrointestinal and renal involvement. The peak incidence is between the ages of 4 years and 8 years with a male preponderance. Though the diagnosis is usually clinical, a tissue biopsy revealing leucocytoclastic vasculitis is helpful when the presentation is atypical. Renal involvement in the form of an immune complex glomerulonephritis is the most serious long-term complication. The aetiopathogenesis, classification, clinical features, relevant Indian data, and a stepwise management approach with corticosteroids and immunosuppressive agents per the renal histology are discussed.
Item Type: | Article |
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Additional Information: | Suppl |
Uncontrolled Keywords: | Arthritis, children, nephritis, palpable purpura, vasculitis |
Subjects: | Medicine > KMC Mangalore > Paediatrics |
Depositing User: | KMCMLR User |
Date Deposited: | 28 Jun 2012 05:15 |
Last Modified: | 28 Jun 2012 05:15 |
URI: | http://eprints.manipal.edu/id/eprint/76766 |
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