Purpura, Schoenlein-Henoch
| Definition: |
A form of nonthrombocytopenic purpura due to a hypersensitivity vasculitis associated with a variety of clinical symptoms including urticaria and erythema, arthropathy and arthritis, gastrointestinal symptoms, and renal involvement. |
| Notes: |
nonthrombopenic: thrombopenic = PURPURA, THROMBOCYTOPENIC |
| Also Called: |
Henoch Purpura,Purpura Fulminans,Purpura Hemorrhagica,Purpura, Nonthrombocytopenic,Rheumatoid Purpura,Vasculitis, Hemorrhagic |
| Previously Indexed: |
Purpura (1966-1974) |
Purpura, Schoenlein-Henoch Definitions and Terms
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