The clinical implications of adult-onset henoch-schonelin purpura

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Henoch-Schonlein Purpura (HSP) is a small vessel vasculitis mediated by IgA-immune complex deposition. It is characterized by the clinical tetrad of non-thrombocytopenic palpable purpura, abdominal pain, arthritis and renal involvement. Pathologically, it can be...

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Main Authors: Chi David S, Youngberg George, Saleh Hana, Elshenawy Yasmin, Jithpratuck Warit, Krishnaswamy Guha
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-05-01
Series:Clinical and Molecular Allergy
Online Access:http://www.clinicalmolecularallergy.com/content/9/1/9