A case of Henoch Schönlein Purpura with serious multisystem involvement
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A case of Henoch Schönlein Purpura with serious multisystem involvement

J Behcet Uz Child Hosp 2011;1(1):33-36 DOI: 10.5222/buchd.2011.033
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Abstract

Henoch Schönlein Purpura (HSP) is the most frequent vasculite symdrome of childhood period. Altough it has a benign nature, it may be seen with different system involvement and may have an atypical clinical presentation. Here we present an atypical case of HSP with multi-system involvement, and not responding to coticosteroid treatment. During follow-up Familial Mediterranean Fever mutation was aslo found to be positive.

Keywords: Henoch Schönlein Purpura, Familial Mediterranean Fever