What is Henoch-Schonlein Purpura?
Also known as: HSP, IgA vasculitis, anaphylactoid purpura.
Henoch-Schonlein Purpura is a common vasculitis (inflammation and bleeding of blood vessels) of the small blood vessels of the skin, mucous membranes, joints, intestines and kidneys in children, between 2-6 years of age. It is slightly more common in boys and in Whites and Asians).
Reviewed by: Jack Wolfsdorf, MD, FAAP
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