Board Review: Pediatrics
Fri, 01/11/2019 - 10:14pm
Which of the following pediatric conditions is associated with intussusception? (scroll down for the answer)
A) Henoch-Schonlein Purpura
B) Kawasaki Disease
C) Testicular Torsion
D) Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura
E) Acute Appendicitis
The correct answer is A) Henoch-Schonlein Purpura.
Henoch-Schonlein Purpura (HSP) Pearls
- Vasculitis of children 2-11 years old
- Classic Triad: palpable purpuric rash, acute abdominal pain, arthritis
- Associated with intussusception
- Renal involvement (hematuria, edema, proteinuria) is most significant long term consequence
- Treatment is mainly supportive