Henoch-Schonlein Purpura (HSP):
To remember the clinical features think JARS:
Joints - Arthritis -affecting primarily large joints
Abdominal Pain
Renal-nephritis – mild focal segmental glomerulonephritis, proteinuria, microscopic haematuria
Skin- non-thrombocytopenic purpura on extensor sufaces-buttocks/legs
What is it? is a condition characterized by a widespread necrotizing vasculitis of arterioles and small capillaries.
Epidemiology Affects Children 3-8 years ususally
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