Henoch-Schonlein purpura presenting duodenal involvement similar to superior mesenteric artery syndrome in a girl

Eur J Pediatr. 2007 May;166(5):489-90. doi: 10.1007/s00431-006-0254-5. Epub 2006 Sep 29.

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).

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Child, Preschool
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Duodenum / blood supply
  • Duodenum / diagnostic imaging*
  • Female
  • Glucocorticoids / therapeutic use
  • Humans
  • IgA Vasculitis / complications
  • IgA Vasculitis / diagnostic imaging*
  • IgA Vasculitis / drug therapy
  • Prednisolone / therapeutic use
  • Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome / complications
  • Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome / diagnostic imaging*
  • Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome / drug therapy
  • Ultrasonography

Substances

  • Glucocorticoids
  • Prednisolone