Henoch-Schönlein purpura: a review article.
Henoch-Schönlein purpura (HSP) is the most common vasculitis of childhood. Although HSP is typically a disease of children, adult cases have been described. HSP can affect multiple organs with a characteristic rash present in all patients. Most cases resolve with symptomatic treatment, but serious complications can occur such as renal failure. Primary care physicians should be well aware of the disease because the true incidence is probably underestimated.
Roberts
Paul F
PF
Mayo Clinic, Department of Family Medicine, 4500 San Pablo Road, Jacksonville, FL 32224, USA. roberts.paul@mayo.edu
Waller
Thomas A
TA
Brinker
Todd M
TM
Riffe
Izabela Z
IZ
Sayre
Jerry W
JW
Bratton
Robert L
RL
D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000925:Anticoagulants / Q000627:therapeutic use; D004359:Drug Therapy, Combination; D005431:Florida / Q000453:epidemiology; D006801:Humans; D011695:IgA Vasculitis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy; D007136:Immunoglobulins / Q000627:therapeutic use; D007166:Immunosuppressive Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D015994:Incidence; D016030:Kidney Transplantation; D010956:Plasmapheresis / Q000379:methods; D011379:Prognosis; D051437:Renal Insufficiency / Q000209:etiology
D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones; D000925:Anticoagulants; D007136:Immunoglobulins; D007166:Immunosuppressive Agents