Abstract
PATIENTS AND METHODS 133 patients with anaphylactoid purpura between Jan. 1960 and Dec. 1979 were retrospectively reviewed in regard to renal involvement. Renal involvement were 41 cases (30.8%). Their clinico-patho-immunological correlation were analized, as follows. 1) Clinical, pathological classification and their prognosis. 2) Correlation with streptococcal infection, serum IgA. and complement. 3) Presentation of 2 patients with CRF. RESULTS The group; AGN 46%, CGN 34%, NS 17%, CRF 2.4%, RPGN 0% The clinical manifestation and the pathological diagnosis were compaired. The patients of 52.1% had positive ASLO titer. Positive throat swab culture ; 23%. 80% had high or significant increase in the value of Ig A and C3, but there was no significant difference between every groups. In the series two patient with NS went on to develop chronic renal failure.
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