Abstract:BackgroundHenoch-Schönlein purpura (HSP) is a systemic small vessel vasculitis and represent the most common cause of non-thrombocytopenic purpura in children; vasculitis very rarely can involve internal organs. Central nervous system (CNS) is exceptional.ObjectivesWe report the case of a patient with CNS vasculitis who presented HSP 4 months after the stroke and during corticosteroid withdrawal.MethodsCase reportResultsA 9-year-old Caucasian boy was admitted to our hospital due to sudden onset of severe heada… Show more
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