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KMID : 0388220110180040292
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Journal of the Korean Rheumatism Association
2011 Volume.18 No. 4 p.292 ~ p.296
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A Case of Henoch-Schonlein Purpura Complicated by Acute Pancreatitis and Interstitial Pneumonitis
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Kim Tae-Sung
Jung Jae-Won
Lee Jong-Wook
Lee Sang-Ho
Lee Sook-Nyeu
Kang Eun-Jin
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Abstract
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Henoch-Schonlein purpura (HSP) is a systemic vasculitis involving the skin, gut, joint and kidney that is characterized by immunoglobulin A (IgA)-dominant immune deposits in target organs. Gastrointestinal involvement is known to be relatively common, but acute pancreatitis and pulmonary involvement are rare in Henoch-Schonlein purpura. We experienced a case of a 46-year-old man who developed adult-onset HSP complicated by acute pancreatitis and interstitial pneumonitis. The patient received corticosteroid therapy at a dosage of 0.5 mg/kg. After corticosteroid therapy, patient’s symptoms improved. We report here the first case of HSP complicated by acute pancreatitis and interstitial pneumonitis.
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KEYWORD
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Henoch-Schonlein purpura, Pancreatitis, Pneumonitis
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