Neurologic manifestations of Schönlein-Henoch purpura.
The presence of a possible cerebral involvement in Schönlein-Henoch Purpura was investigated in a prospective study comprising 26 children. A hampering headache accompanied by behavioural changes was present in 8 patients (31%). No cases of seizures, aphasia, ataxia, pareses or cerebral haemorrhage were found. EEG-abnormalities like slow wave foci, sharp waves, and paroxysms were demonstrated in 12 patients (46%) during the acute phase of the disease. The EEG-changes were transient but persisted in 4 patients during a follow-up period lasting one year. A significant association was found between the presence of headache and an abnormal EEG-tracing.
Ostergaard
J R
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Department of Paediatrics, University Hospital of Arhus, Denmark.
Storm
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D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D004569:Electroencephalography; D006261:Headache / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D011695:IgA Vasculitis / Q000150:complications*; D007223:Infant; D011446:Prospective Studies; D012640:Seizures / Q000209:etiology*