Pulmonary hemorrhage, a rare complication in a girl with Henoch-Schönlein purpura
Henoch-Schonlein purpura (HSP) is the most common vasculitis in children. Vasculitic processes can involve the lung. Although diffuse alveolar hemorrhage may be seen as one of the manifestation of HSP, it is not a frequent presentation. Here we reported the case of a 10-year-old girl with HSP nephritis who developed pulmonary hemorrhage. The patient was treated successfully with intravenous methylprednisolone. A review of the literature revealed that young age may be a good prognostic sign and that immunosuppressive drugs and supportive management are essential in the treatment.
Department of Pediatric Nephrology, Ankara Child Health, Hematology, Oncology Education and Research Hospital, Ankara, Turkey.
Gokce
G
Gur
Department of Pediatric Nephrology, Ankara Child Health, Hematology, Oncology Education and Research Hospital, Ankara, Turkey.|Department of Pediatric Rheumatology, Ankara Child Health, Hematology, Oncology Education and Research Hospital, Ankara, Turkey.
Nilgun
N
Cakar
Department of Pathology, Ankara Medical School, Ankara, Turkey.
Saba
S
Kiremitci
Department of Pediatric Nephrology, Ankara Child Health, Hematology, Oncology Education and Research Hospital, Ankara, Turkey.
Aysel
A
Taktak
Department of Pediatric Rheumatology, Ankara Child Health, Hematology, Oncology Education and Research Hospital, Ankara, Turkey. ozgesalor@yahoo.com.
Ozge
O
Basaran
Department of Pediatric Nephrology, Ankara Child Health, Hematology, Oncology Education and Research Hospital, Ankara, Turkey.|Department of Pediatric Rheumatology, Ankara Child Health, Hematology, Oncology Education and Research Hospital, Ankara, Turkey.
Nermin
N
Uncu
D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D006470:Hemorrhage / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D011695:IgA Vasculitis / Q000150:complications*; D008171:Lung Diseases / Q000209:etiology*
Alveolar hemorrhage; Child; Henoch-Schonlein purpura; Pulmonary