Severe Mitral Regurgitation in a Child With Henoch-Schönlein Purpura and Pulmonary Hemorrhage

Introduction: Henoch-Schönlein purpura (HSP) is the most common vasculitis of childhood. The classic triad of HSP consists of nonthrombocytopenic purpura, arthritis/arthralgia, and gastrointestinal complaints. Pulmonary hemorrhage and cardiac involvement are rare complications of HSP. Case Report :...

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Main Authors: Cornelius A. James MD, Ismael Gonzalez MD, Paras Khandhar MD, Bishara J. Freij MD
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SAGE Publishing 2017-08-01
Series:Global Pediatric Health
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1177/2333794X17726940