Henoch-Schönlein purpura: a review of the literature.
Henoch-Schönlein purpura is the most common vasculitis in children and young adults. It is generally benign, self-limiting, and characterized by purpuric rash, arthralgias, and abdominal pain. It may be complicated by gastrointestinal bleeding, nephritis, lung hemorrhage, or rarely, death. This article reviews the history, etiology, clinical manifestations, complications, and treatment of the disease.
Nunnelee
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JD
West County Family Practice, University of Missouri-St. Louis, USA. jannunn@mindspring.com
D000328:Adult; D002648:Child; D006801:Humans; D011695:IgA Vasculitis / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000628:therapy*; D009722:Nurse Practitioners; D011379:Prognosis