Henoch-Schonlein purpura: a case with atypical presentation

Kalyoncu M., Cakir M., Erduran E., OKTEN A. N.

RHEUMATOLOGY INTERNATIONAL, cilt.26, sa.7, ss.669-671, 2006 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 26 Sayı: 7
  • Basım Tarihi: 2006
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1007/s00296-005-0032-0
  • Dergi Adı: RHEUMATOLOGY INTERNATIONAL
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.669-671
  • Karadeniz Teknik Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

We report on a case of Henoch-Schonlein purpura (HSP) with pulmonary hemorrhage and severe renal involvement. The patient also had active carditis related to acute rheumatic fever. He died despite intensive treatment. Regarding this case, we discuss the pathogenesis and clinical findings of pulmonary hemorrhage and active carditis in HSP.