Publication at First Faculty of Medicine, Faculty of Physical Education and Sport, Second Faculty of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine in Hradec Králové |
2010
Abstract
Henoch-Schönlein purpura (HSP) is the most common vasculitis of childhood with skin, joint, gastrointestinal and renal symptoms. Currently there are no effective measures to prevent the onset of HSP nephritis, and similarly no commonly accepted therapeutic guidelines exist.
Early recognition of renal involvement together with long term follow-up are essential for patient prognosis.