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Pathogenesis of Henoch-Schönlein purpura nephritis. Pediatr Nephrol 2010; 25:19-26. [PMID: 19526254 PMCID: PMC2778786 DOI: 10.1007/s00467-009-1230-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 99] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/17/2009] [Revised: 05/03/2009] [Accepted: 05/05/2009] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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The severity of renal involvement is the major factor determining the long-term outcome of children with Henoch-Schönlein purpura (HSP) nephritis (HSPN). Approximately 40% children with HSP develop nephritis, usually within 4 to 6 weeks after the initial onset of the typical purpuric rashes. Although the pathogenetic mechanisms are still not fully delineated, several studies suggest that galactose-deficient IgA1 (Gd-IgA1) is recognized by anti-glycan antibodies, leading to the formation of the circulating immune complexes and their mesangial deposition that induce renal injury in HSPN.
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW To examine recent advances in the pathophysiology and therapy of pediatric vasculitis. RECENT FINDINGS The past 2 years have been marked by significant progress in extending novel techniques to the investigation of the two most common pediatric vasculitis syndromes, Henoch-Schonlein purpura and Kawasaki disease. Study of other vasculitides, such as Wegener granulomatosis, Churg-Strauss syndrome, and microscopic polyangiitis, is impeded by the small number of pediatric patients. Nonetheless, national and international registries are beginning to provide the foundation for generation of testable hypotheses regarding pathogenesis and optimal treatment. Thus, recent data from the study of children suggest that disorders in the control of inflammation, such as those that underlie familial Mediterranean fever and other autoinflammatory diseases, may predispose to vasculitis. Improved knowledge of mechanisms of disease, in turn, should pave the way for more targeted, effective, and tolerable therapies for children with systemic vasculitis. SUMMARY International collaboration to study rare disorders such as pediatric vasculitis are demonstrating disorders of inflammatory regulation that predispose to these diseases and may point toward new treatment approaches.
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Hammami S, Hadded S, Lajmi K, Chouchane S, Ghédira L, Meriem CB, Guediche MN. Hypertension in Henoch-Schönlein purpura without renal involvement. J Paediatr Child Health 2009; 45:619-20. [PMID: 19825026 DOI: 10.1111/j.1440-1754.2009.01580.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Primary systemic vasculitides of the young are relatively rare diseases, but can have a significant morbidity and mortality. The purpose of this review is to provide an overview of the paediatric vasculitides. Vasculitides that predominantly affect children will be considered in more detail than vasculitic diseases that although are seen in children affect adults more commonly, such as the ANCA associated vasculitides. New classification criteria for childhood vasculitis have recently been proposed and are currently undergoing validation. Epidemiological clues continue to implicate infectious triggers in Kawasaki Disease and Henoch Schönlein purpura. Several genetic polymorphisms have now been described in the vasculitides that may be relevant in terms of disease predisposition or development of disease complications. Treatment regimens continue to improve, with the use of different immunosuppressive medications and newer therapeutic approaches such as biologic agents. However new challenges are looming in regards to the role of inflammation in endothelial health and the long term cardiovascular morbidity for children with primary systemic vasculitis. International multicenter collaboration is of utmost importance in order for us to further advance our understanding and improve the treatment and outcome of systemic vasculitis in the young.
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- Despina Eleftheriou
- Department of Paediatric Rheumatology, Institute of Child Health and Great Ormond St Hospital for Children, London, UK.
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Lowrie M, Penderis J, McLaughlin M, Eckersall P, Anderson T. Steroid Responsive Meningitis-Arteritis: A Prospective Study of Potential Disease Markers, Prednisolone Treatment, and Long-Term Outcome in 20 Dogs (2006-2008). J Vet Intern Med 2009; 23:862-70. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1939-1676.2009.0337.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 67] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Lutz HH, Ackermann T, Krombach GA, Gröne HJ, Rauen T, Floege J, Mertens PR. Henoch-Schönlein purpura complicated by cardiac involvement: case report and review of the literature. Am J Kidney Dis 2009; 54:e9-15. [PMID: 19535191 DOI: 10.1053/j.ajkd.2009.04.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/04/2008] [Accepted: 04/07/2009] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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Involvement of the kidneys in Henoch-Schönlein purpura (HSP) occurs in approximately 50% of patients with HSP, with varying severity. In general, disease outcome is favorable for adolescents. However, severe courses with vasculitis impairing multiple organ systems in addition to the kidney, including brain, heart, and intestine, may occur. This involvement, often manifesting more subtly, requires alertness for diagnosis and escalation of immunosuppressive therapy for treatment. We report a case of severe HSP nephritis with cardiac involvement in a young man. Cardiac involvement was noted initially on an electrocardiogram and visualized by using cardiac magnetic resonance imaging. HSP remission was induced with aggressive cytotoxic therapy, consisting of cyclophosphamide (750 mg/m(2) every 4 weeks) in addition to high-dose prednisolone. The case presentation is followed by a review of the literature for manifestations, treatments, and outcomes in patients with HSP complicated by cardiac involvement.
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- Holger H Lutz
- Department of Hepatology and Gastroenterology, University Hospital RWTH-Aachen, Aachen, Germany
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Mukhtyar C, Brogan P, Luqmani R. Cardiovascular involvement in primary systemic vasculitis. Best Pract Res Clin Rheumatol 2009; 23:419-28. [DOI: 10.1016/j.berh.2009.02.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Henoch-Schönlein purpura is a common vasculitis of childhood. The present study, comprising 74 children enrolled during a 9-year period, aimed to delineate the clinical spectrum and the long term follow-up of the disease. METHODS Patients were diagnosed strictly on the criteria established by the American College of Rheumatology. The diagnosis was further strengthened by a skin biopsy performed in more than half of cases (42/74), which revealed leukocytoclastic vasculitis in all patients, whereas IgA deposits were found in 37/42 children. RESULTS There was a predominance of boys (41 males), and the mean age of study population was 5.2 +/- 2.54 years. Palpable purpura was identified in 73/74 children, whereas transient arthritis manifested in 68/74 children. Gastrointestinal blood loss was elicited in 30 children, 11 of whom had also renal involvement. The latter was seen in 19/74 (25.7%) children, and in the long term follow-up (extended to 2004, from 4-12 years, mean duration 7.3 years), 2 children remained with persistent occult hematuria. Relapses occurred in 49 children (66%), and half of them experienced more than 1 recurrence. Arthritis was less common in the relapsed episodes, and this difference was statistically significant (P < 0.001). Relapses tended to be more common in children with renal involvement and colicky abdominal pain without however reaching statistical significance. CONCLUSION Despite common relapses, this disease is benign in the long term even if severe renal involvement can occur during its active period. Recurrences often differ to some extent from the initial episode with arthritis being less common with relapses.
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Lee KY, Jeong JY, Suh JH, Kim JS. A Case of Henoch-Schönlein Purpura with Hemorrhagic Bullous Lesions. Chonnam Med J 2009. [DOI: 10.4068/cmj.2009.45.3.207] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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- Kyung Yeon Lee
- Department of Pediatrics, Ulsan University Hospital, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Ulsan, Korea
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- Department of Pediatrics, Ulsan University Hospital, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Ulsan, Korea
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- Department of Pathology, Ulsan University Hospital, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Ulsan, Korea
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- Department of Pediatrics, Ulsan University Hospital, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Ulsan, Korea
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Gastrointestinal manifestations of Henoch-Schonlein Purpura. Dig Dis Sci 2008; 53:2011-9. [PMID: 18351468 DOI: 10.1007/s10620-007-0147-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 90] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/16/2007] [Accepted: 11/24/2007] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Henoch-Schonlein Purpura (HSP) is the most common systemic vasculitis in childhood. The diagnostic criteria include palpable purpura with at least one other manifestation -- abdominal pain, IgA deposition, arthritis or arthralgia, or renal involvement. Immune complex deposits result in necrosis of the wall of small- and medium-sized arteries with infiltration of tissue by neutrophils and deposition of nuclear fragments, a process called leukocytoclastic vasculitis (LCV). It is often associated with infections, medications, or tumors. It may coexist with or mimic Crohn's disease. Periumbilical and epigastric pain worsens with meals, from bowel angina. Bleeding is usually occult or, less commonly, associated with melena. Intussusception, the most common surgical complication, is usually ileo-ileo or ileo-colic. Perforations, usually ileal, may occur spontaneously or be associated with intussusception. Ultrasound, recommended as the first diagnostic test, and CT scans may show intussusception and asymmetric bowel wall thickening mainly involving the jejunum and ileum. There are a range of endoscopic findings including gastritis, duodenitis, ulceration, and purpura, with the second portion of the duodenum characteristically being involved more than the bulb. Intestinal biopsies show IgA deposition and LCV in the submucosal vessels. Superficial biopsies may show inflammation, ulceration, edema, hemorrhage, and vascular congestion, presumably due to vasculitis-induced mucosal ischemia. The efficacy of corticosteroids in preventing severe complications or relapses is controversial. The majority of patients, however, improve spontaneously.
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Karamadoukis L, Ludeman L, Williams AJ. Henoch-Schönlein purpura with intracerebral haemorrhage in an adult patient: a case report. J Med Case Rep 2008; 2:200. [PMID: 18547440 PMCID: PMC2430708 DOI: 10.1186/1752-1947-2-200] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/20/2007] [Accepted: 06/12/2008] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Henoch-Schönlein purpura is a small vessel vasculitis that affects mainly the skin, joints, gastrointestinal tract and kidneys. The central nervous system is also occasionally affected, although the majority of patients experience only mild symptoms such as headaches and behavioural changes. Intracerebral haemorrhage is a rare complication of Henoch-Schönlein purpura that so far has mainly been described in children and young adolescence. CASE PRESENTATION We describe a 42-year-old man with Henoch-Schönlein purpura who developed an acute intracerebral haemorrhage that coincided with a reactivation of his vasculitis and the development of renal failure following discontinuation of steroids. In this patient, both the Henoch-Schönlein purpura and his neurological symptoms were successfully treated with intravenous cyclophosphamide and methylprednisolone, followed by a short course of oral cyclophosphamide and long-term oral prednisolone. His renal function also recovered sufficiently not to require renal replacement therapy. CONCLUSION The management of Henoch-Schönlein nephritis remains unclear, especially in the presence of severe complications such as intracerebral haemorrhage. We describe a successful outcome in such a patient.
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- Lazarus Karamadoukis
- The Richard Bright Renal Unit, Southmead Hospital, Westbury upon Trym, Bristol, UK.
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Uggeri S, Fabbian F, Catizone L. Henoch–Schönlein purpura due to methicillin-sensitive Staphylococcus aureus bacteremia from central venous catheterization. Clin Exp Nephrol 2008; 12:219-23. [DOI: 10.1007/s10157-007-0024-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/08/2007] [Accepted: 11/27/2007] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Brandt HRC, Arnone M, Valente NYS, Criado PR, Sotto MN. Vasculite cutânea de pequenos vasos: subtipos e tratamento - Parte II. An Bras Dermatol 2007. [DOI: 10.1590/s0365-05962007000600002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Vasculite cutânea de pequenos vasos refere-se a grupo de doenças geralmente caracterizado por púrpura palpável, causada por vasculite leucocitoclástica das vênulas pós-capilares. Vasculites podem variar em gravidade, podendo manifestar-se como doença autolimitada, com acometimento de único órgão, ou como doença sistêmica, acometendo múltiplos órgãos, e evoluir para quadro de falência de múltiplos órgãos e sistemas. Esse grupo de doenças apresenta-se como desafio para o dermatologista, incluindo classificação e diagnóstico, avaliação laboratorial, tratamento e a necessidade de seguimento cuidadoso. Neste artigo são revistos os subtipos de vasculites cutâneas dos pequenos vasos e as opções atuais de tratamento; apresenta-se também abordagem detalhada para o diagnóstico e o tratamento do paciente com suspeita de vasculite cutânea e sistêmica.
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Brandt HRC, Arnone M, Valente NYS, Criado PR, Sotto MN. Vasculite cutânea de pequenos vasos: etiologia, patogênese, classificação e critérios diagnósticos - Parte I. An Bras Dermatol 2007. [DOI: 10.1590/s0365-05962007000500002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Vasculite é a inflamação da parede dos vasos. Pode variar em gravidade desde doença autolimitada de um único órgão até doença grave com risco de morte por falência de múltiplos órgãos. Existem várias causas, embora só se apresente por poucos padrões histológicos de inflamação vascular. Vasos de qualquer tipo e em qualquer órgão podem ser afetados, resultando em ampla variedade de sinais e sintomas. Diferentes vasculites com apresentações clínicas indistinguíveis têm evolução e tratamento muito diferentes. Essa condição representa desafio para o médico, incluindo classificação, diagnóstico, exames laboratoriais pertinentes, tratamento e seguimento adequado. Neste artigo são revistos a classificação, a etiologia, a patogênese e os critérios diagnósticos das vasculites cutâneas.
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- Bettina M Knoll
- Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, College of Medicine, Mayo Clinic, 200 First St SW, Rochester, MN 55905, USA
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