title: Henoch-Schönlein purpura: when and how to treat.
abstract: The many facets of Henoch-Schönlein purpura are described with emphasis on the gastrointestinal and renal manifestations. The controversy surrounding management of children with abdominal pain and nephritis is discussed with a review of the current literature to support recommendations for treatment options.
authors.affiliation: Division of Pediatric Rheumatology, Children's Hospital San Diego, CA 92123-4282, USA.
authors.forename: I S
authors.initials: IS
authors.lastname: Szer
mesh_terms: D015746:Abdominal Pain / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology; D000328:Adult; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005767:Gastrointestinal Diseases / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D011695:IgA Vasculitis / Q000150:complications / Q000628:therapy*; D007223:Infant; D009393:Nephritis / Q000517:prevention & control; D011379:Prognosis; D013256:Steroids / Q000627:therapeutic use
chemical_list: D013256:Steroids