Bowel angina: Henoch-Schonleinpurpura in adult patient based on clinical approach: a case report
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Date
2022-04
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Medip Academy
Abstract
The GI involvement of Henoch-Schonlein purpura (HSP) has often been described as self-limiting, with no long term morbidity.GI manifestation is higher in adult patient. HSP is an autoimmune disorder characterized by the deposition of IgA immune complexes in the wall of small to medium size arteries. We present a 41-year-old patient with GI involvement (Bowel angina) in HSP case admitted at Wangaya Regional Hospital Denpasar. The case are treated by steroid and symptomatictreatment. Diagnosis is established through a clinical approach with EULAR criteria. The patient recovered with supportive treatment and had a favourableclinical outcome.
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HSP in adult, Diagnosis by clinical criteria, Bowel angina, Outcome
Citation
D. Putu Ayu Eramitha Harnumningrat, Suryana Ketut. Bowel angina: Henoch-Schonleinpurpura in adult patient based on clinical approach: a case report. International Journal of Advances in Medicine. 2022 Apr; 9(4): 491-494