Pulmonary hemorrhage: an often fatal complication of Henoch-Schoenlein purpura.
Two patients with Henoch-Schoenlein purpura developed pulmonary hemorrhage. One patient survived after treatment with intravenous methylprednisolone and cyclophosphamide; the other patient died from cardiopulmonary arrest before therapy could be initiated. Although rare, pulmonary complications of Henoch-Schoenlein purpura can lead to rapid demise unless immediate supportive treatment is initiated.
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Department of Pediatrics, Children's Memorial Hospital, Northwestern University Medical School, Chicago, Illinois 60614, USA.
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D000293:Adolescent; D000368:Aged; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D017809:Fatal Outcome; D006470:Hemorrhage / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D011695:IgA Vasculitis / Q000150:complications*; D007223:Infant; D008171:Lung Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged