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Henoch-Schönlein Purpura with Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome

Authors :
Michael J. Beck
Michael D. Ioffreda
Bryan Stefek
Michael Stefanski
Lyndsay Gardner
Source :
The Journal of pediatrics. 167(5)
Publication Year :
2015

Abstract

Henoch-Schonlein purpura is a common small-vessel vasculitis that presents in children as nonthrombocytopenic, nontender, and palpable purpura, arthritis/arthralgia, and abdominal pain. Central nervous system involvement is a reported, but likely, under-recognized complication. We present an 8-year-old boy with Henoch-Schonlein purpura and posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome, after proposed mechanism and treatment considerations.

Details

ISSN :
10976833
Volume :
167
Issue :
5
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
The Journal of pediatrics
Accession number :
edsair.doi.dedup.....dcb08e130eb14daa0aa7ea2b5eee7534