title: An atypical case of Henoch-Shonlein purpura in a young patient: treatment of the skin lesions with hyaluronic acid-based dressings.
abstract: Henoch-Shönlein purpura (HSP) is an acute, self-limited, systemic, small vessel vasculitis, that induces skin lesions, arthritis and abdominal pain. Palpable purpura is the most common manifestation in pediatric patients with HSP. We present an atypical case of HSP in a young patient and report successful treatment of the atypical skin lesions, while avoiding surgery.
authors.affiliation: Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, University of Rome 'Sapienza',Via Mongiana, 28, 00126, Roma, Italy.
authors.forename: Sara
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Carella
authors.forename: Michele
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Maruccia
authors.forename: Pasquale
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Fino
authors.forename: Maria Giuseppina
authors.initials: MG
authors.lastname: Onesti
mesh_terms: D000276:Adjuvants, Immunologic / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001458:Bandages; D002648:Child; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006801:Humans; D006820:Hyaluronic Acid / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D011695:IgA Vasculitis / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis*; D008297:Male; D012871:Skin Diseases / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D016896:Treatment Outcome
chemical_list: D000276:Adjuvants, Immunologic; D006820:Hyaluronic Acid