Analysis of clinical characteristics of Henoch-Schonlein purpura patients from different altitudes in plateau areas / 北京大学学报(医学版)

OBJECTIVE@#To investigate the clinical characteristics of Henoch-Schonlein purpura (HSP) patients from different altitudes in Tibet plateau areas of China.@*METHODS@#A retrospective study was used to analyze the 190 HSP patients admitted to Tibet Autonomous Region People ' s Hospital form April 2014 to May 2021. The subjects were divided into 3 groups according to the altitude of long-term residence before onset and the clinical data at different altitudes were compared and analyzed.@*RESULTS@#There were no significant differences in the age of onset and gender in HSP patients at different altitudes (P>0.05). The HSP patients in high altitude areas were more likely to have digestive symptoms (P < 0.01). The patients were more likely to have kidney or joint involvement at higher altitudes. The platelets [(512.1±55.0)×109 /L] and C reactive protein [11.2 (5.7, 19.4) g/L] in high altitude areas were significantly higher than at medium altitudes [(498.3±76.9)×109 /L and 9.5 (4.6, 13.5) g/L] and lower altitudes [(456.4±81.2)×109/L and 3.7 (0.2, 8.9) g/L] respectively. The effective rate of treatment was 98.9%, while there was no significant difference of outcome from different altitudes (P>0.05). The patients who were repeatedly hospitalized all had kidney involvement and no immunosuppressive agents were added in the initial treatment.@*CONCLUSION@#HSP is common in high altitude areas. There was little difference in age of onset and gender at different altitudes. Abdominal pain was the most common clinical manifestation. Patients in high altitude areas were more likely to have severe abdominal problems. Kidney involvement may be poor prognostic factor. Early application of glucocorticoid combined with immunosuppressive agents can effectively control the disease and reduce the recurrence of HSP.

Púrpura de Schönlein-Henoch en pediatría: Diez años de experiencia en un consultorio de moderado riesgo en un hospital general / Henoch-Schönlein purpura in pediatrics: Ten years of experience at a moderate risk office of a general hospital

Introducción. La púrpura de Schönlein-Henoch (PSH) es la vasculitis leucocitoclástica de pequeños vasos más común en la infancia. Se caracteriza por púrpura palpable y/o compromiso articular, abdominal o renal. Objetivo: Describir las características epidemiológicas, clínicas, de laboratorio y evolutivas en pacientes con PSH. Población y métodos. Estudio observacional, descriptivo, retrospectivo. Se incluyeron pacientes menores de 15 años durante el período 1/1/2008 al 31/12/2017 que cumplían con los criterios de Ankara para el diagnóstico de PSH. Resultados. Se incluyeron 339 pacientes con PSH; la distribución fue similar en ambos sexos; edad promedio de presentación: 7,02 años (± 3,02). El 78 % presentó forma típica y el 22 %, atípica, con compromiso articular previo a la aparición de la púrpura. Manifestaciones articulares: el 82 %; compromiso abdominal: el 54 %; manifestaciones renales: el 19 %. El 68 % de los pacientes que tuvieron compromiso renal lo manifestaron dentro del primer mes desde el debut. El síntoma más frecuente fue la hematuria aislada y el 22 % de los pacientes con compromiso renal presentó formas moderadas-graves de nefritis. El 15 % de los pacientes presentó recurrencia/s. Conclusión. Las manifestaciones articulares fueron más frecuentes de lo descrito en otras series y el compromiso renal fue menor. Si bien este compromiso suele manifestarse en los primeros meses de evolución, se destaca la necesidad del seguimiento de estos pacientes con controles urinarios y de tensión arterial en la evaluación pediátrica.

Introduction. Henoch-Schönlein purpura (HSP) is the most common small vessel leukocytoclastic vasculitis during childhood. It is characterized by palpable purpura and/or joint, abdominal or renal involvement. Objective. To describe the epidemiological, clinical, laboratory, and evolutionary characteristics of patients with HSP. Population and methods. Observational, descriptive, and retrospective study. Patients younger than 15 years who met the Ankara criteria for HSP diagnosis were included in the period between 1/1/2008 and 12/31/2017.Results. A total of 339 patients with HSP were included; the male/female distribution was similar; their average age at onset was 7.02 years (± 3.02). The typical form was observed in 78 % and the atypical form, in 22 %, with joint involvement prior to purpura onset. Joint manifestations: 82 %; abdominal involvement: 54 %; renal manifestations: 19 %. Among patients with renal involvement, 68 % experienced it in the first month after onset. The most common symptom was isolated hematuria, and 22 % of patients with renal involvement had moderate to severe nephritis. Recurrences were observed in 15 % of patients. Conclusion. Joint manifestations were more common than what has been described in other series, whereas renal involvement was less common. Although it usually occurs in the first months of disease onset, it is worth noting that these patients need follow-up with urinary and blood pressure controls as part of their pediatric assessment.

Prevalencia y manifestaciones clínicas más frecuentes de la Púrpura de Henoch Schõnlein en la población pediátrica de la Clínica Universitaria Colombia y Clínica Reina Sofía entre los años 2009-2015 / Prevalence and most frequent clinical manifestations of the Henoch-Schõnlein Purpura in the pediatric population of the Clínica Universitaria Colombia and Clinica Reina Sofia between the years 2009-2015

Objetivo: estimar la prevalencia y determinar las manifestaciones clínicas más frecuentes de la Púrpura de Henoch-Schõnlein teniendo en cuenta los criterios EULAR-PRINTO-PReS en la población pediátrica que ingresó a la Clínica Universitaria Colombia y Clínica Reina Sofía a los servicios de urgencias y hospitalización entre los años 2009 al 2015. Método: estudio descriptivo, cohorte histórica, que se realizó en la ciudad de Bogotá, se incluyeron 109 pacientes menores de 18 años con diagnóstico de Púrpura de Henoch-Schõnlein. Resultados: Se encontró una prevalencia en el ámbito hospitalario de 2,07 casos por cada 1.000 hospitalizaciones y en el escenario de urgencias 0,2 por cada 1.000 consultas, respecto a las manifestaciones clínicas se comportó así: Purpura palpable (100 por ciento), artritis/artralgia (80 por ciento), Dolor abdominal (33 por ciento), nefropatía (6 por ciento), Depósitos IgA (0 por ciento). Conclusiones: En nuestro estudio, esta enfermedad fue mucho más prevalente en niñas, respecto a las manifestaciones clínicas de acuerdo a los criterios diagnósticos EULAR/PRINTO/Pres se comportó de manera similar a otros estudios.

Objective: estimate the prevalence and determine the most frequent clinical manifestations of Henoch-Schõnlein Purpura, taking into account the EULAR-PRINTO-PReS criteria in the pediatric population that entered the emergency and Hospitalization services in the Clinica Universitaria Colombia and Clínica Reina Sofía between the years 2009 and 2015. Method: descriptive study, historical cohort, carried out in the city of Bogotá, included 109 patients under the age of 18 years with diagnosis of Henoch-Schõnlein Purpura. Results: A prevalence of 2.07 cases per 1000 hospitalizations was found in the hospital setting and in the emergency setting 0.2 per 1000 visits, in relation to the clinical manifestations, it was: Palpable purpura (100percent), arthritis / arthralgia 80 percent, Abdominal pain (33 percent), nephropathy (6 percent), IgA deposits (0 percent). Conclusions: In our study, this disease was much more prevalent in girls, on the other hand in regard to the clinical manifestations according to diagnostic criteria of EULAR / PRINTO / Pres, our population behaved in a similar way to other studies.

Henoch-Schonlein purpura in children. Influence of age on the incidence of nephritis and arthritis

To assess the epidemiological, clinical, and laboratory findings in children affected with Henoch-Schonlein purpura [HSP], and to analyze the influence of age on the incidence of nephritis and arthritis. This is a retrospective study of the case records of all patients admitted to Prince Rahmah Hospital, Irbid, Jordan with HSP from September 1997 to December 2006, and to King Abdullah University Hospital, Irbid, Jordan from August 2005 to December 2006. The clinical manifestations included purpura in 100% of the 68 patients, arthritis in 75%, and nephritis in 29%. The incidence of nephritis varied according to the age of patients. It occurred in 19% of children less than 5 years of age, and in 67% of children 10 years of age and above. Henoch-Schonlein purpura nephritis was mild in all age groups. The incidence of arthritis also varied according to the age of patients. Arthritis occurred in 56% of children less than 5 years of age, and in 89% of children 10 years of age and above. The incidence of nephritis and arthritis in children affected with HSP is age related. Older children have a higher incidence of nephritis and arthritis, while younger children have a lower incidence of nephritis and arthritis. Renal involvement was mild during the acute phase of the disease in all age groups

Púrpura de Henoch-Schõnlein: epidemiología, clínica y seguimiento por cinco años en pacientes hospitalizados en el Instituto Especializado de Salud del Niño, 1995-1999 / Henoch-Schõnlein Purpura: epidemiology, clinical and follow-up for five years in patients hospitalized in Specialized Institute of Child Health, 1995-1999

Objetivo: Determinar las características epidemiológicas, clínicas y el pronóstico de la púrpura de Henoch-Schönlein (PHS) en pacientes hospitalizados en el Instituto Especializado de Salud del Niño (IESN), durante el periodo 1995-1999.Material y métodos: Estudio transversal retrospectivo. Se seleccionaron las historias de pacientes entre 2 y 17 años, hospitalizados con diagnóstico de PHS, que cumplieran con los criterios. Se excluía a todo paciente que hubiera presentado patologías previas con vasculitis o durante el curso de su enfermedad. Los datos obtenidos fueron procesados por SPSS versión 13 y Microsoft Excel 2003. Resultados: Se estudiaron 49 niños, 71% mujeres y 29% varones, el rango de edades fue de 2 a 16 años (media 6.2±3.3), el grupo etario más afectado fue el escolar (63%), seguido del preescolar (33%). Se identificó como posible factor desencadenante la infección de vías respiratorias altas en 14 pacientes (29%), de los cuales sólo uno registró ingesta previa de fármacos. El número de casos de PHS fue mayor en invierno con un 43%. Se observó compromiso cutáneo (100%), articular (63%), digestivo (53%) y renal (20%). El signo de púrpura palpable se encontróen todos los pacientes y los miembros inferiores fueron los más afectados (98%). El patrón articular más frecuente fue el oligoarticular. A nivel gastrointestinal el dolor abdominal fue el signo de mayor presentación (49%), y la afección renal se presentó en un 20%, más frecuentemente con microhematuria. No existió uniformidad en la solicitud de los exámenes auxiliares de laboratorio. Se realizó biopsia de piel en nueve pacientes, encontrándose vasculitis leucocitoclástica en seis de ellos. La inmunofluorescencia directa, realizada en cinco pacientes, fue negativa. Se registraron controles posteriores al alta en solo el 31% de pacientes, de los cuales el 8% registró recurrencia...

Objectives: To determine the epidemiological and clinical characteristics as well as the prognosis of Henoch-Schönlein Purpura (HSP) inhospitalized patients at the Specialized Institute of Child Health (IESN) during the period 1995-1999. Material and Methods: A retrospective cross study. We selected clinical records from patients aged 2 to 17 years, hospitalized al the IESN with a diagnosis of HSP, who met the criteria. All patients who had vasculitis diseases prior or during the course of their illness were excluded. The data was processed by SPSS 13th version and Microsoft Excel 2003. Results: We studied 49 children, 71% women and 29% male, age range was from 2 to 16 years (average 6.2±3.3 years), the age group most affected was the schoolar (63%), followed by preschoolar (33%). The upper respiratory tract infection was identified as a possible trigger in 14 patients (29%), of which only 1 recorded previous ingestion of drugs. The number of cases of HSP was higher in winter with 43%. It is characterized by the association of skin(100%), joint (63%), gastrointestinal (53%) and renal (20%) manifestations. The sign of palpable purpura was found in allpatients and lower limbs were the most affected (98%). The most frequent pattern was the oligoarticular. Abdominal pain was the greatest sign ofsubmission (49%) between the gastrointestinal manifestations, and renal disease was presented by 20%, more often with microscopic hematuria.There was no uniformity in the application of laboratory tests. Skin biopsy was performed in 9 patients, found leukocytoclastic vasculitis in sixof them. The direct immunofluorescence, in 5 patients, was negative. Only 31% of patients were follow up, of whom 8% recorded recurrence. Conclusions: The HSP is characterized by skin, joints, gastrointestinal and renal manifestations. The palpable purpura is the most important sing and constitute the basis of clinical sine qua non to suspect or establish the diagnosis...

Henoch-Schõnlein purpura: recurrence and chronicity

OBJETIVOS: Descrever um grupo de pacientes com púrpura de Henoch-Schõnlein seguido em nosso serviço, com ênfase nos casos recorrentes e crônicos, e comparar pacientes com doença monocíclica ou recorrente segundo características clínicas e demográficas. MÉTODOS: Foram avaliados dados de 67 pacientes atendidos desde o início da doença. Doze pacientes foram excluídos, pois abandonaram o seguimento antes de 3 meses de acompanhamento, sendo incluídas 55 crianças no estudo. Recorrência foi definida pela presença de novo quadro após um período de 3 meses sem sintomas, e cronicidade como persistência de manifestações cutâneas, abdominais e renais por um período ≥ 12 meses. RESULTADOS: Foi observada recorrência em 8/55 pacientes (14,4 por cento) e cronicidade em quatro (7,2 por cento). Em 29/55 pacientes (52,7 por cento), foi constatada infecção como fator desencadeante. Curso monocíclico esteve presente em 43 pacientes (26 meninas, média de idade de 5,4 anos). Acometimento gastrointestinal e renal foi observado em 55,8 e 20,9 por cento dos pacientes, respectivamente. Dentre os 12 pacientes com púrpura de Henoch-Schõnlein recorrente ou crônica, três apresentaram artrite, quatro tiveram sinais e sintomas de comprometimento abdominal e sete de doença renal: hematúria microscópica em cinco, hematúria macroscópica em um e hematúria com proteinúria em um paciente. Idade de início tardia foi a única variável relacionada com a presença de recorrência (p < 0,05). CONCLUSÕES: Como observado na literatura médica, o curso monocíclico é mais freqüente nas crianças com início da doença em idade mais precoce. Pacientes com púrpura de Henoch-Schõnlein devem ser seguidos a longo prazo, uma vez que recorrências e/ou cronicidade são observadas em mais de 20 por cento dos casos.

OBJECTIVES: To describe a group of patients treated at our service for Henoch-Schõnlein purpura, with emphasis on recurrent and chronic cases, and to compare clinical and demographic characteristics of patients with monocyclic and recurrent disease. METHODS: Data on 67 patients who had been treated since disease onset were analyzed. Twelve patients were excluded because they failed to return for follow-up consultations after less than 3 months, leaving a total of 55 children in the study sample. Recurrence was defined as the presence of a fresh episode after a period of at least 3 months without symptoms, and cases were defined as chronic when cutaneous, abdominal and renal manifestations persisted for a period of 12 months or more. RESULTS: Recurrence was observed in 8/55 patients (14.4 percent) and four cases were chronic (7.2 percent). In 29/55 patients (52.7 percent), infection was identified as the trigger factor. A monocyclic clinical course was observed in 43 patients (26 of whom were girls, with a mean age of 5.4 years). Gastrointestinal and renal involvement was observed in 55.8 and 20.9 percent of patients, respectively. Among the 12 patients with recurrent or chronic Henoch-Schõnlein purpura, three had arthritis, four exhibited signs and symptoms of abdominal involvement and seven of kidney disease: microscopic hematuria in five, macroscopic hematuria in one and hematuria with proteinuria in one other. Late onset was the only variable related to recurrence (p < 0.05). CONCLUSIONS: As is observed in medical literature, monocyclic cases are more common among children with early onset disease. Patients with Henoch-Schõnlein purpura should be followed over the long term, since recurrent and chronic cases account for more than 20 percent of the total.

Púrpura de Henoch-Schönlein na criança e adolescente / Henoch-Schönlein purpura in childhood and adolescence

A púrpura de Henoch-Schönlein (PHS) é a vasculite mais frequente na infância. A manifestação clínica presente em todos os pacientes é a púrpura palpável não plaquetopênica, de localização predominante em membros inferiores e nádegas, podendo ocorrer em face, couro cabeludo, braços e raramente, tronco. Artralgia e/ou artrite ocorre em 60 a 84 por cento dos pacientes. O comprometimento gastrintestinal ocorre em 50 a 85 por cento dos casos e em 19 por cento dos pacientes é a apresentação inicial dos pacientes, geralmente nos primeiros três meses da doença. Doença renal grave ocorre em 1 a 4,5 por cento de todas as crianças com PHS e em 7,5 por cento daquelas com alterações renais persistentes. As lesões cutâneas resolvem-se naturalmente, na maioria das vezes, sem tratamento. As artralgias e artrites têm boa resposta ao paracetamol e/ou naproxeno. Os corticosteróides são indicados no comprometimento intestinal grave, orquite, hemorragia pulmonar e nefrites. Os casos graves particularmente a glomerulonefrite crescêntica, podem requerer terapia com gamaglobulina endovenosa, plasmaférese e/ou imunossupressores. As alterações cutâneas, articulares e gastrintestinais costumam resolver em um a dois meses. O prognóstico da PHS é bom, apesar de recorrências eventuais. A mortalidade na fase aguda está relacionada com complicações e insuficiência renal aguda. A longo prazo a morbimortalidade está relacionada com a insuficiência renal crônica

Henoch-Schönlein purpura in Thailand: review of 41 children.

The clinical features of 41 Thai children with Henoch-Schönlein purpura were presented, with particular emphasis on the cutaneous features and date of onset. There were 20 boys and 21 girls, ages ranged from 2 to 15 years. All patients had palpable purpura on the lower limbs. Palpable purpura were also present on forearms and pinna in 25 (61%) and 5 (12%) respectively. Scalp edema was found in five patients. Hemorrhagic vesicles and bullae were found in only one patient. Twenty six patients (63%) had skin lesions as the first sign. Thirty four patients (83%) had skin lesions in the first four days of the clinical course. Other dominant features included were abdominal pain, arthralgia and nephritis 73, 66 and 39 per cent respectively. The pertinent literature is reviewed.