A Case of Pulmonary Hemorrhage Associated with Henoch-Schonlein Purpura / 결핵및호흡기질환
Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases
; : 226-228, 2009.
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ABSTRACT
Henoch-Schonlein purpura (HSP) is an immunologically mediated systemic vasculitis of small blood vessels that primarily involves the skin, gastrointestinal tract, joints and kidneys. HSP is a common vasculitic syndrome in children who, in most cases, achieve complete recovery. Pulmonary hemorrhage is a very rare manifestation of HSP. The authors present a case of a 46-year-old male presenting with pulmonary hemorrhage and renal involvement and the diagnosis of HSP. The patient responded to prednisolone therapy.
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Vasculite por IgA
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Pele
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Vasos Sanguíneos
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Prednisolona
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Trato Gastrointestinal
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Vasculite Sistêmica
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Hemorragia
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Child
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Humans
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Male
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En
Revista:
Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases
Ano de publicação:
2009
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Article