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Huijun Shen1, Jianhua Mao, Qiang Shu

  • 1Departments of Nephrology, *Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, and #Neonatology; The Children's Hospital of Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China. Correspondence to: Dr JH Mao, Department of Nephrology, The Children's Hospital of Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou 310006, Zhejiang Province, China. maojh88@126.com.

Indian Pediatrics
|September 12, 2017
PubMed

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Henoch-Schönlein purpura (HSP), a common childhood vasculitis, can rarely affect the central nervous system (CNS), causing seizures and dysfunction. Aggressive treatment may be needed for prolonged CNS involvement in HSP.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Rheumatology
  • Pediatric Neurology
  • Pediatric Vasculitis

Background:

  • Henoch-Schönlein purpura (HSP) is the most frequent vasculitis observed in pediatric populations.
  • Severe central nervous system (CNS) involvement is an uncommon manifestation of HSP.
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