Henoch-Schonlein purpura in adults: clinical features and outcome

AKAY B. N., Unlu E., ŞANLI H., Akyol A.

ASTIM ALLERJI IMMUNOLOJI, vol.8, no.1, pp.38-45, 2010 (ESCI) identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 8 Issue: 1
  • Publication Date: 2010
  • Journal Name: ASTIM ALLERJI IMMUNOLOJI
  • Journal Indexes: Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI), TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
  • Page Numbers: pp.38-45
  • Keywords: Purpura, Schoenlein-Henoch, vasculitis, adult
  • Ankara University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Objective: Henoch-Schonlein purpura (HSP) is a leukocytoclastic vasculitis involving small vessels with the deposition of immune complexes containing IgA, and it primarily affects children. We aimed to analyze the etiologic factors, demographic features, clinical course, outcome, and response to treatment in adults with the diagnosis of HSP.