Henoch-schönlein purpura (HSP) in an adult

Abstract

Henoch-schönlein purpura (HSP) is vasculitis of the small vessels, the most common vasculitis of the childhood and is uncommon in adults. A case of HSP is reported in a 36-year-old female with ten days history of multiple palpable purpura on region antebrachii, region femoralis and cruris dextra et sinistra. Burn sensation in both legs, pain sensation on knees joint and ankles joint and bloody stools were found. History of a cough and sore throat are often to be a presentation. Laboratory examination was mild anemia, mild leukocytes, ASTO (antistreptolysin titer O): < 200, IgA: 332 mg/dL. The patient treated by giving an injection of methylprednisolone, azathioprine, and at last this treatment apparently bears good result. The account of respiratory tract stated above presumed as the factors of the kindling of the outbreak of HSP to this patient. The prognosis in the adult is worse than children due to an increased risk of disorders of the renal.