Henoch-Schonlein purpura: a case with atypical presentation

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

RHEUMATOLOGY INTERNATIONAL, vol.26, no.7, pp.669-671, 2006 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 26 Issue: 7
  • Publication Date: 2006
  • Doi Number: 10.1007/s00296-005-0032-0
  • Journal Name: RHEUMATOLOGY INTERNATIONAL
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.669-671
  • Karadeniz Technical University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

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.