Pulmonary disease with hemorrhage in Henoch-Schöenlein purpura

Pediatrics. 1992 Jun;89(6 Pt 2):1177-81.

Abstract

Henoch-Schönlein purpura is a common vasculitic syndrome of childhood. Pulmonary hemorrhage is a rare complication, which resulted in death in three of four previously reported cases. We report concerning four additional patients with Henoch-Schönlein purpura and pulmonary hemorrhage. Three survived the episode. Aggressive and supportive care may improve survival.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Child
  • Child, Preschool
  • Female
  • Hemorrhage / diagnosis
  • Hemorrhage / etiology*
  • Hemorrhage / therapy
  • Humans
  • IgA Vasculitis / complications*
  • IgA Vasculitis / diagnosis
  • IgA Vasculitis / therapy
  • Infant
  • Lung Diseases / diagnosis
  • Lung Diseases / etiology*
  • Lung Diseases / therapy
  • Male