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Henoch Schonlein Purpura

Background

Henoch Schonlein purpura (HSP), a non-genetic disorder, is caused by vasculitis (an inflammation of blood vessels). Whilst generally an uncommon condition, most children's doctors will see cases each year.

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Medical text written October 1996 by Dr A P Windrow Consultant Paediatrician, Kingston Hospital, Kingston upon Thames, UK. Last updated September 2006 by Dr Graham Smith, Consultant Paediatric Nephrologist, Children's Kidney Centre, University Hospital Wales, Cardiff, UK.

 

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