- Case Report
- A Case of Protein Losing Enteropathy Associated with Henoch-Sch nlein Purpura
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Kee Dae Kim, Chang Whan Oh, Eun Young Lee, Jae Young Kim
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Clin Exp Pediatr. 2005;48(2):224-227. Published online February 15, 2005
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Henoch-Sch nlein purpura(HSP) is an IgA mediated immune complex vasculitic disease characterized by non-thrombocytic purpura, arthritis, gastrointestinal manifestations, and glomerulonephritis. HSP related glomerulonephritis induces hypoproteinemia and edema in some cases. Protein-losing enteropathy is another rare but known manifestation of HSP leading to hypoproteinemia and edema. We report a 6-year-old girl with HSP who showed edema caused by intestinal protein loss,... |
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