Abstract
Henoch-Schonlein purpura (HSP) is an inflammatory vasculitis involving the skin, joints, gastrointestinal (GI) tract, and kidneys. This is the first case report describing a 5-year-old girl with HSP presenting duodenal involvement which might be associated with superior mesenteric artery syndrome (SMAS).
MeSH terms
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Child, Preschool
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Diagnosis, Differential
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Duodenum / blood supply
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Duodenum / diagnostic imaging*
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Female
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Glucocorticoids / therapeutic use
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Humans
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IgA Vasculitis / complications
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IgA Vasculitis / diagnostic imaging*
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IgA Vasculitis / drug therapy
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Prednisolone / therapeutic use
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Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome / complications
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Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome / diagnostic imaging*
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Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome / drug therapy
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Ultrasonography
Substances
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Glucocorticoids
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Prednisolone