Henoch–Schönlein purpura

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Henoch-Schönlein purpura, abbreviated HSP, a disease that afflicts children.

Pathologically, it can be thought of as the combination of:

  1. IgA nephropathy.
  2. Leukocytoclastic vasculitis.[1]

Clinical features

Mnemonic NAPA:[2]

  • Nephritis.
  • Arthralgia/arthritis.
  • Palpable purpura.
  • Abdominal pain.

See also

References

  1. ↑ Kraft, DM.; Mckee, D.; Scott, C. (Aug 1998). "Henoch-Schönlein purpura: a review.". Am Fam Physician 58 (2): 405-8, 411. PMID 9713395.
  2. ↑ URL: http://www.medicalmnemonics.com/cgi-bin/return_browse.cfm?browse=1&discipline=Rheumatology%20%2F%20Allergy. Accessed on: 29 April 2012.
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