title: Henoch-Schonlein purpura presenting duodenal involvement similar to superior mesenteric artery syndrome in a girl.
abstract: Henoch-Schonlein purpura (HSP) is an inflammatory vasculitis involving the skin, joints, gastrointestinal (GI) tract, and kidneys. This is the first case report describing a 5-year-old girl with HSP presenting duodenal involvement which might be associated with superior mesenteric artery syndrome (SMAS).
authors.affiliation: Children's Medical Center of Yokohama City, University Medical Center, 4-57 Urafune-cho, Minami-ku, Yokohama, 232-0024, Japan. haradat@mbd.ocn.ne.jp
authors.forename: Tomonori
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Harada
authors.forename: Hiroyuki
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Machida
authors.forename: Shuichi
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Ito
authors.forename: Yukoh
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Aihara
authors.forename: Shumpei
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Yokota
mesh_terms: D002675:Child, Preschool; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004386:Duodenum / Q000098:blood supply / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D005260:Female; D005938:Glucocorticoids / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D011695:IgA Vasculitis / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000188:drug therapy; D011239:Prednisolone / Q000627:therapeutic use; D013478:Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000188:drug therapy; D014463:Ultrasonography
chemical_list: D005938:Glucocorticoids; D011239:Prednisolone