Intravenous immunoglobulin in Henoch-Schönlein purpura: a case study.
A five-year-old girl with severe abdominal pain secondary to Henoch-Schönlein purpura (HSP) was given steroid therapy. Symptoms continued to recur. Intravenous immunoglobulin (IVGG) use was followed by cessation of symptoms. Further studies with IVGG in HSP are warranted.
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine.
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Heldrich
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Minkin
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Gatdula
D002675:Child, Preschool; D005260:Female; D005938:Glucocorticoids / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D011695:IgA Vasculitis / Q000628:therapy*; D016756:Immunoglobulins, Intravenous / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D012008:Recurrence
D005938:Glucocorticoids; D016756:Immunoglobulins, Intravenous