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A Case of Henoch-Schonlein Purpura Complicated by Acute Pancreatitis and Interstitial Pneumonitis
Journal of Rheumatic Diseases ; : 292-296, 2011.
Artigo em Coreano | WPRIM | ID: wpr-186129
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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Texto completo: DisponíveL Índice: WPRIM (Pacífico Ocidental) Assunto principal: Pancreatite / Pneumonia / Vasculite por IgA / Pele / Imunoglobulina A / Doenças Pulmonares Intersticiais / Vasculite Sistêmica / Articulações / Rim Limite: Humanos Idioma: Coreano Revista: Journal of Rheumatic Diseases Ano de publicação: 2011 Tipo de documento: Artigo

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Texto completo: DisponíveL Índice: WPRIM (Pacífico Ocidental) Assunto principal: Pancreatite / Pneumonia / Vasculite por IgA / Pele / Imunoglobulina A / Doenças Pulmonares Intersticiais / Vasculite Sistêmica / Articulações / Rim Limite: Humanos Idioma: Coreano Revista: Journal of Rheumatic Diseases Ano de publicação: 2011 Tipo de documento: Artigo