Abstract

CAMACHO-PEREZA, Laura Carolina  and  RUBIO-RIVERA, Manuela. Schõnlein-Henoch purpura in adults: Report of four cases. Rev.Colomb.Reumatol. [online]. 2023, vol.30, n.1, pp.72-77.  Epub Aug 18, 2023. ISSN 0121-8123.  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rcreu.2021.05.012.

Schoenlein-Henoch purpura is a systemic small vessel vasculitis mediated by IgA-1 deposition in organs such as the skin, kidney, and gastrointestinal tract; it has been mainly described in children where it has a favourable prognosis. Although much rarer in adulthood it is associated with an increased risk of severe kidney involvement, gastrointestinal com-plications, and prolonged hospital stay. The therapeutic options are wide and vary according to the degree of involvement of the patient and the organ mainly affected.

Keywords : Vasculitis; Immunoglobulin A; Schõnlein-Henoch purpura.

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