Henoch Schonlein Purpura HSP Case Report

An acute immunoglobulin A IgA mediated condition known as Henoch Schonlein purpura HSP is characterized by a widespread vasculitis affecting the small blood vessels of the skin, GI tract, kidneys, joints, and, in rare cases, the lungs and central nervous system CNS . Henoch Schonlein purpura is characterized by the classic triad of purpura, arthritis, and stomach pain. Antigen antibody IgA complexes activate the alternative complement pathway in this systemic illness, causing inflammation and small vessel vasculitis. Mild illness resolves on its own, and symptomatic treatment is all that is required. For HSP that ranges from mild to severe, systemic steroids are advised. The level of renal involvement affects the prognosis, thus close monitoring is necessary. Early detection as in the case of our adolescent patient””and the right kind of management can help to slow the progression of the illness and prevent organ damage. Dr. Thenmozhi. P | Soumya. C "Henoch-Schonlein Purpura (HSP): Case Report" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-7 | Issue-1 , February 2023, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd52705.pdf Paper URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/medicine/other/52705/henochschonlein-purpura-hsp-case-report/dr-thenmozhi-p