A Case of Henoch-Schonlein Purpura Complicated by Acute Pancreatitis and Interstitial Pneumonitis
Journal of Rheumatic Diseases
; : 292-296, 2011.
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en Ko
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ABSTRACT
Henoch-Schonlein purpura (HSP) is a systemic vasculitis involving the skin, gut, joint and kidney that is characterized by immunoglobulin A (IgA)-dominant immune deposits in target organs. Gastrointestinal involvement is known to be relatively common, but acute pancreatitis and pulmonary involvement are rare in Henoch-Schonlein purpura. We experienced a case of a 46-year-old man who developed adult-onset HSP complicated by acute pancreatitis and interstitial pneumonitis. The patient received corticosteroid therapy at a dosage of 0.5 mg/kg. After corticosteroid therapy, patient's symptoms improved. We report here the first case of HSP complicated by acute pancreatitis and interstitial pneumonitis.
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Pancreatitis
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Neumonía
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Vasculitis por IgA
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Piel
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Inmunoglobulina A
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Enfermedades Pulmonares Intersticiales
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Vasculitis Sistémica
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Articulaciones
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Riñón
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Humans
Idioma:
Ko
Revista:
Journal of Rheumatic Diseases
Año:
2011
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