INTUSSUSCEPTION may closely simulate Henoch's purpura with bleeding into the intestine; accurate diagnosis is of great importance, for the treatment of the first condition is surgical or by barium ...

Henoch-Schönlein purpura (HSP) is a disease that causes small blood vessels to become inflamed and leak blood. It gets its name from two German doctors, Johann Schönlein and Eduard Henoch, who ...

Henoch-Schönlein Purpura (HSP) is an IgA-mediated, small vessel vasculitis that predominantly affects children. IgA, C3, and immune complexes deposit in arterioles, capillaries, and venules.

Henoch-Schönlein Purpura (HSP) is an autoimmune disorder that is due to the production of autoantibodies against some of the body’s own antigens. It occurs most commonly in children between the ...

Watson L, Richardson ARW, Holt RCL et al. Henoch-Schonlein Purpura - A 5-Year Review and Proposed Pathway. PLoS One 7(1): e29512 doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0029512 Visit Pulse Reference for details on ...

When children are affected, it is most commonly Henoch-Schonlein purpura. In this case, the cefazolin was stopped, and the patient was transitioned to oral azithromycin 500 mg/day and discharged.

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Source Reference: Crayne C, et al “Rituximab treatment for chronic steroid-dependent Henoch-Schonlein purpura: 8 cases and a review of the literature” Pediatr Rheum 2018; doi:10.1186/s12969 ...

Corticosteroids May Improve Clinical Outcomes During Hospitalization for Henoch-Schönlein Purpura . Weiss PF, Klink AJ, Localio R, et al Pediatrics. 2010;126:674-681 ...

Is there any new information available regarding the treatment of Henoch-Schönlein purpura (HSP)?—Norma L. Sneed, MD, Checotah, Okla. HSP is a form of ...

I am a kidney transplant patient that had lost his kidneys to Henoch-Schönlein purpura. i was wondering if you may be able to tell me if this disese is able to be dormant in ones body. this is what ...

Henoch-Schönlein Purpura (HSP) is a condition caused by systemic inflammation of the body’s blood vessels. It is most common in childhood and is caused by an autoimmune phenomenon.