Henoch Schonlein Pupura Flashcards
1
Q
HSP
A
Immune complex mediated small vessel vasculitis
Direct immune: IgA deposition
2
Q
Virus associated with HSP
A
Group A strept
EBV
Mycoplasma
Varicella
3
Q
Classification
A
Palpable purpura
Age< 20 yr
Bowel angina
Granulocytes in arteriole or venule walls on biopsy
4
Q
Hallmark of HSP
A
Purpuric rash
Arthralgia
Abdominal pain
Renal disease
5
Q
Adults HSP
A
More joint symptoms an renal disease with recurrent bouts of purpura
Less abd pain and fever
6
Q
HSP treatment
A
Steroids
AZA
Cytoxam
Cellcept
