A Case of Intestinal Perforation in Henoch-Sch nlein Purpura
Journal of the Korean Pediatric Society
;
: 406-412, 2002.
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in Korean
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ABSTRACT
Henoch-Sch nlein purpura(HSP) is one of the most common vasculitic diseases of childhood, referred to as a leukocytoclastic vasculitis affecting small vessels. Although HSP related gastrointestinal symptoms are seen in up to 80% of patients during acute illness, these symptoms are usually transient. However, some patients with HSP have gastrointestinal major surgical complications such as intussusception, bowel infarction, necrosis, stricture, and perforation. We experienced a rare case of HSP-related ileal perforation developed after corticosteroid treatment. We report a case with HSP-related intestinal perforation and assess the effect of corticosteroid on the outcome of abdominal pain in children with HSP.
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Main subject:
Purpura
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Vasculitis
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Abdominal Pain
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Constriction, Pathologic
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Infarction
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Intestinal Perforation
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Intussusception
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Necrosis
Limits:
Child
/
Humans
Language:
Korean
Journal:
Journal of the Korean Pediatric Society
Year:
2002
Type:
Article
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