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Also known as Anaphylactoide purpura
Negative for
1. ANA ( ANA + low complements = SLE )
2. ANCA
3. Rheumatoid factor (even in the presence of rheumatoid
nodules).
Anticardiolipin or antiphospholipid antibodies may be
present and contribute to the intravascular coagulopathy.
Lab findings (cont)
Symptomatic treatment
1- Adequate hydration.
2- Bland diet.
3- Pain control with acetaminophen
4- Avoidance of competitive
5- If edema involves the scrotum, elevation of the scrotum and
local cooling, as tolerated, may decrease discomfort.
Corticosteroids
For 2 weeks
Indications :
- Intestinal complications (e.g., hemorrhage, obstruction, and
intussusception)
- CNS complications
- Renal involvement
** Follow up in HSP is by :
Urinanalysis for 6 months
Prognosis
The overall prognosis is excellent