Henoch–Schönlein purpura (HSP) is a form of leukocytoclastic or small-vessel vasculitis, most often observed in children. It is sometimes called anaphylactoid purpura. HSP results from inflammation of the small blood vessels in the skin and various other tissues within the body. HSP generally affects children, but it may also occur in adult ...

2021年9月21日 · Henoch-Schonlein purpura is an inflammation of the small blood vessels of the skin, joints, bowels and kidneys. When blood vessels get inflamed, they can bleed into the skin, causing a reddish-purple rash (purpura). The most striking feature of this form of vasculitis is a purplish rash, typically on the lower legs and buttocks.

2024年7月15日 · Henoch-Schönlein purpura (HSP) is a disease that inflames small blood vessels. The inflammation causes blood vessels in the skin, intestines, kidneys, and joints to start...

IgA vasculitis (HSP), previously known as Henoch–Schönlein purpura, is an autoimmune disease that most commonly affects children. In the skin, the disease causes palpable purpura (small, raised areas of bleeding underneath the skin), often with joint pain and abdominal pain.

Henoch-Schönlein purpura (HEH-nok SHOON-line PURR-pyuh-ruh) is a condition that makes small blood vessels get swollen and irritated. This inflammation is called vasculitis (vas-kyuh-LY-tis). It usually affects blood vessels in the skin, joints, intestines, and kidneys.

The diagnosis of HSP as the cause for severe disfiguring scalp and facial oedema and hypertensive encephalopathy was made based on the characteristic purpuric rash, arthritis, and abdominal pain.

HSP results from inflammation of small blood vessels in the skin and other organs in the body. The blood vessel damage causes a rash and joint symptoms and can affect other organs, …

Abbreviation: HSP Classical triad of non-thrombocytopenic palpable purpura, abdominal pain, arthritis Most common vasculitis in childhood (usually 2-11 yr) More common in white/asian males Small vessel IgA mediated 5% of cases associated with intussusception (abdominal vasculitis) Most cases preceded by a URI 95% recover completely after 3-4wk

Henoch Schönlein purpura (HSP) is a disease where small blood vessels called capillaries become inflamed and damaged, producing a rash on the skin called ’purpura’. This information sheet from Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) explains about Henoch Schönlein purpura (HSP), what causes it and how it can be treated.

Henoch-Schonlein purpura (HSP) is disease that causes small blood vessels to become swollen and irritated—a condition called vasculitis. It is most common in children between the ages of 3 and 15 years old and is rarely seen in adults.