Henoch-Schönlein purpura: recent advances

CER2973
2007 Vol.25, N°1 ,Suppl.44
PI 0066, PF 0068
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PMID: 17428373 [PubMed]

Abstract

ABSTRACT: Recent developments in relation to Henoch-Schönlein purpura (HSP) include:a) a proposed new classification of childhood vasculitides including new classification criteria for HSP;b) the identification of various, potentially important, genetic polymorphisms in HSP that may be relevant in terms of predisposition to or protection from complications;c) evidence that prophylactic steroid at the onset of disease does not protect against renal or gastrointestinal complications but does seem to have beneficial effects in treating them.