A Case of Henoch-Schonlein Purpura Associated with Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura / 대한류마티스학회지
The Journal of the Korean Rheumatism Association
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: 38-42, 2009.
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en Coreano
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ABSTRACT
Henoch-Schonlein purpura (HSP) is rarely associated with other autoimmune diseases. We experienced a case of HSP that was associated with idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP). A 65-year old male patient complained of fever, purpura, generalized edema and arthralgia. He was diagnosed with HSP and his condition was improved with high-dose corticosteroid treatment. In 12 weeks, the symptoms of HSP were improving, however a thrombocytopenia developed. There was no reasonable cause for thrombocytopenia on the evaluation. He was diagnosed with ITP after bone marrow biopsy. Due to the refractory thrombocytopenia, which didn't respond to other medical treatments, we then performed splenectomy and the patient showed a good response. We report here on the first case of HSP and ITP, and we include a review of the related literature.
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Asunto principal:
Púrpura
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Vasculitis por IgA
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Enfermedades Autoinmunes
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Esplenectomía
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Trombocitopenia
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Biopsia
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Médula Ósea
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Púrpura Trombocitopénica Idiopática
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Artralgia
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Edema
Límite:
Humanos
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Masculino
Idioma:
Coreano
Revista:
The Journal of the Korean Rheumatism Association
Año:
2009
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