title: The clinical implications of adult-onset henoch-schonelin purpura.
abstract: Henoch-Schonlein Purpura (HSP) is a small vessel vasculitis mediated by IgA-immune complex deposition. It is characterized by the clinical tetrad of non-thrombocytopenic palpable purpura, abdominal pain, arthritis and renal involvement. Pathologically, it can be considered a form of immune complex-mediated leukocytoclastic vasculitis (LCV) involving the skin and other organs. Though it primarily affects children (over 90% of cases), the occurrence in adults has been rarely reported. Management often involves the use of immunomodulatory or immune-suppressive regimens.
authors: Departments of Internal Medicine, Quillen College of Medicine, East Tennessee State University, TN, USA. krishnas@mail.etsu.edu.
authors: Warit
authors: W
authors: Jithpratuck
authors: Yasmin
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authors: Elshenawy
authors: Hana
authors: H
authors: Saleh
authors: George
authors: G
authors: Youngberg
authors: David S
authors: DS
authors: Chi
authors: Guha
authors: G
authors: Krishnaswamy
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