A Case of Henoch-Schonlein Purpura Nephritis in a Limited Resource Setting

Authors

  • Agaprita Eunike Sirait RSUD Bajawa, Ngada District, East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3126/jnps.v41i2.33484

Keywords:

purpura, Schoenlein-Henoch, nephritis, vasculitis

Abstract

Henoch-Schonlein Purpura (HSP) is the commonest vasculitis in children, and the outcome depends on renal involvement or occurrence of HSP nephritis (HSPN). Hence, a meticulous diagnosis, treatment and regular follow-up plan is needed for a better prognosis. A case of 12 - year - old girl showing HSPN symptoms only eight weeks after the first onset of HSP is reported. Symptoms of HSPN might appear later, hence emphasising the importance of close monitoring in a patient of HSP. There is a lack of clear consensus about the management of HSPN until now, and it becomes a challenge especially in a limited resource setting like ours. In our case, the patient was treated with corticosteroids.

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Published

2021-11-03

How to Cite

Sirait, A. E. (2021). A Case of Henoch-Schonlein Purpura Nephritis in a Limited Resource Setting. Journal of Nepal Paediatric Society, 41(2), 266–269. https://doi.org/10.3126/jnps.v41i2.33484

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Case Reports