Henoch-Schonlein purpura
Last updated: Saturday, 04, December, 2010
| Manifestations | Appropriate Tests |
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A systemic vasculitis with characteristic clinical features: FBC, platelet count, blood film; PT, APTT; electrolytes, urea, creatinine; urinalysis. Throat swab, antistreptolysin O titre if there is a history of sore throat (to exclude alternative diagnosis). Renal biopsy with IF if there is evidence of renal involvement (mesangial IgA deposits). Skin biopsy (vascular IgA deposits). | |
Palpable purpura | |
Transient arthralgias/arthritis | |
Abdominal colic | |
Gastrointestinal bleeding | |