title: Use of intravenous hydrocortisone in Henoch-Schonlein purpura.
abstract: Henoch-Schonlein purpura should be considered in children with severe abdominal pain that is unresponsive to conventional treatment when no apparent cause is found on investigation. Such children may respond dramatically to a trial of intravenous corticosteroid and, hence, may avoid unnecessary investigations and laparotomy.
authors.forename: S P
authors.initials: SP
authors.lastname: Leung
mesh_terms: D015746:Abdominal Pain / Q000209:etiology; D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D002675:Child, Preschool; D006801:Humans; D006854:Hydrocortisone / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D011695:IgA Vasculitis / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy*; D007275:Injections, Intravenous; D008297:Male; D010147:Pain Measurement; D012720:Severity of Illness Index
chemical_list: D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents; D006854:Hydrocortisone