Henoch-Schönlein purpura: a case with atypical presentation.
We report on a case of Henoch-Schönlein purpura (HSP) with pulmonary hemorrhage and severe renal involvement. The patient also had active carditis related to acute rheumatic fever. He died despite intensive treatment. Regarding this case, we discuss the pathogenesis and clinical findings of pulmonary hemorrhage and active carditis in HSP.
Kalyoncu
Mukaddes
M
Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, Karadeniz Technical University, 61080 Trabzon, Turkey.
Cakir
Murat
M
Erduran
Erol
E
Okten
Aysenur
A
D000293:Adolescent; D006470:Hemorrhage / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D011695:IgA Vasculitis / Q000150:complications*; D007070:Immunoglobulin A / Q000097:blood; D008171:Lung Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D008297:Male; D009205:Myocarditis / Q000209:etiology*; D013290:Streptococcal Infections / Q000150:complications; D013297:Streptococcus pyogenes
D007070:Immunoglobulin A