title: [Schönlein-Henoch purpura--case report].
abstract: Schönlein-Henoch purpura is a systemic vasculitis characterised by purpura, joints and gastrointestinal involvement and glomerulonephritis. Organs injuries are associated with the deposition of immune complexes containing IgA in the wall of small vessels. This disease rarely affects adults. On the basis of the case of 50 years old man clinical presentation, prognosis and treatment are presented.
authors.affiliation: Wojskowy Instytut Medyczny w Warszawie, CSK MON, Klinika Chorób Wewnetrznych, Nefrologii i Dializoterapii, Poland.
authors.forename: Anna
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Olszowska
authors.forename: Agnieszka
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Borkowska
authors.forename: Grzegorz
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Zelichowski
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D011695:IgA Vasculitis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged