Muhammadiyah Medical Journal
Vol 4, No 1 (2023): Muhammadiyah Medical Journal (MMJ)

Management of Henoch-Schonlein Purpura with Gastrointestinal Manifestations in Children

Wardhani, Rizki Luthfia (Unknown)
Saroh, Siti Ariffatus (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
17 Mar 2023

Abstract

Henoch-Schonlein Purpura (HSP) is systemic vasculitis in children, hallmark by inflammatory infiltration of polymonuclear leukocytes in small blood vessels, followed by IgA1 immune deposits. HSP prevalence is approximately 3-27 cases per 100,000 children. The inflammatory process in HSP causes an ischemia and hemorrhagic process characterized by non-thrombocytopenia purpura, arthralgia, gastrointestinal problems, and kidney impairment. This process is called leukocytoclastic vasculitis. A 10-year-old boy came to ER of Dr. Sayidiman Magetan Hospital presenting with diffuse abdominal pain and purpura skin lesions in body. The complaint started with a red rash on both legs, then progressively extended to both hands, thighs, and buttocks, and continued with severe abdominal discomfort, nausea, dizziness, fever, and the patient also experienced a brownish-black stool. The patient was diagnosed with Henoch-Schonlein purpura with gastrointestinal manifestations based on medical examination. The patient stayed for six days at the hospital, and the condition improved.

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MMJ

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Biochemistry, Genetics & Molecular Biology Immunology & microbiology Medicine & Pharmacology Nursing Public Health

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Muhammadiyah Medical Journal (MMJ) Faculty of Medicine and Health is an international journal based on scientific research. The journal is published 2 (two) times in 1 year, March and September. Muhammadiyah Medical Journal Faculty of Medicine and Health invites the lecturers, practitioners and ...