henock-schonlein purpura Flashcards
1
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who gets
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child after an upper respiratory infection. most common vasculitis in children. 90% of cases are children.
2
Q
which vessels
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small
3
Q
classic triad
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purpura, arthritis, abdominal pain
4
Q
other associations
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GI hemorrhages associated with intussusception. deposits in the kidney lead to hematuria
5
Q
causes
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complexes of IgA and complement C3 deposited within the arterioles, capillaries, venues,
6
Q
treat
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NSAIDS and dapsone. although NSAIDS relieve the joint pain, they aggregate the GI symptoms.
7
Q
symptoms
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classic tetrad: arthritis, purpura, kidney inflammation, GI involvement. severe kidney or bowel disease, skin lesions. hematuria. stomach pain, vomiting.
