title: Pulmonary disease with hemorrhage in Henoch-Schöenlein purpura.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Department of Pediatrics, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee.
authors.forename: J C
authors.initials: JC
authors.lastname: Olson
authors.forename: K J
authors.initials: KJ
authors.lastname: Kelly
authors.forename: C G
authors.initials: CG
authors.lastname: Pan
authors.forename: D W
authors.initials: DW
authors.lastname: Wortmann
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005260:Female; D006470:Hemorrhage / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D011695:IgA Vasculitis / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D007223:Infant; D008171:Lung Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D008297:Male