Henoch-Schonlein Purpura - Clinical and Investigative Study of 20 Patients

Abstract

BACKGROUND Henoch-Schonlein Purpura (HSP) is a systemic small vessel vasculitis with multiorgan involvement characterised by palpable purpura, arthritis, abdominal pain and renal disease. The aetiology and clinical features are varied but histopathology is characterised by leucocytoclasia with deposition of IgA immune complexes. Aims and Objectives-The present study was done to know the spectrum of various cutaneous manifestations, systemic involvement and aetiology of Henoch-Schonlein purpura.