Henoch–Schönlein Purpura with Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome - 24/10/15
Doi : 10.1016/j.jpeds.2015.07.066
Bryan Stefek, MD 1, ⁎ 
, Michael Beck, MD 1, 2, Michael Ioffreda, MD 3, Lyndsay Gardner, CRNP, MSN 1, Michael Stefanski, MD 2
, Michael Beck, MD 1, 2, Michael Ioffreda, MD 3, Lyndsay Gardner, CRNP, MSN 1, Michael Stefanski, MD 2 1 Department of Pediatrics, Penn State Hershey Children's Hospital, Hershey, PA
2 Department of Internal Medicine, Penn State Hershey Medical Center, Hershey, PA
3 Dermatology and Pathology Department, Penn State Hershey Medical Center, Hershey, PA
∗Reprint requests: Bryan Stefek, MD, Department of Pediatrics, Penn State Hershey Children's Hospital, 500 University Dr, Hershey, PA 17033.
Abstract |
Henoch–Schönlein 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–Schönlein purpura and posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome, after proposed mechanism and treatment considerations.
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Vol 167 - N° 5
P. 1152-1154 - novembre 2015 Retour au numéro
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