Henoch-Schonlein purpura in child: a case report and review of the literature

Abstract

Henoch-Schonlein purpura (HSP) is the most common vasculitis of childhood and is characterized by leukocytoclastic vasculitis and immunoglobulin A deposition in the small vessels in the skin, joints, gastrointestinal tract and kidney. We report a 6 year old female child presented with rashes over both legs and buttocks along with joint pain and abdominal pain and multiple episodes of vomiting. Patient was diagnosed with HSP and treated with oral prednisolone followed by methylprednisolone and other supportive care.

Management of Henoch-Schonlein Purpura with Gastrointestinal Manifestations in Children

“…The case is characterized by specific skin lesions of palpable nonthrombocytopenic purpura, along with arthritis, abdominal pain and gastrointestinal bleeding, and may also be accompanied by nephritis. Reddish spots appear in areas predominantly affected by gravity, such as the lower extremities and upper extremity extensors, along with pressure point areas, such as the buttocks (7).…”