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Schönlein-Henoch purpura during pregnancy: Case report and review of the literature.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  14718019     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
The clinical features of Schönlein-Henoch Purpura (SHP) consist of non-thrombocytopenic purpura in association with joint, gastrointestinal and renal involvements. Because it is uncommon in adults, there is little information on the effects of SHP on pregnancy in the literature. This report documents the clinical findings and outcome of an uncommon case of SHP affecting a woman who was 25 weeks pregnant. Prompt steroid-therapy induced a rapidly favorable course and successful vaginal delivery at 40 weeks gestation. If SHP develops during pregnancy, it is not always easy to distinguish from obstetrical complications such as pre-eclampsia. An early diagnosis is important especially if renal involvement exists, because the prognosis for this disease can include nephropathy and it therefore needs close monitoring.
Authors:
Minako Koizumi; Daisuke Hagino; Chiyoko Fukuyama; Kanako Abe; Kumiko Inoue; Yuko Arai; Kimihiro Takechi
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Case Reports; Journal Article; Review    
Journal Detail:
Title:  The journal of obstetrics and gynaecology research     Volume:  30     ISSN:  1341-8076     ISO Abbreviation:  J. Obstet. Gynaecol. Res.     Publication Date:  2004 Feb 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2004-01-13     Completed Date:  2004-04-13     Revised Date:  2005-11-16    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  9612761     Medline TA:  J Obstet Gynaecol Res     Country:  Japan    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  37-41     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Ibaraki Prefectural Central Hospital, Ibaraki, Japan. minakokiyo-tky@umin.ac.jp
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Adult
Female
Humans
Kidney Diseases / complications
Pregnancy
Pregnancy Complications, Hematologic / drug therapy*
Pregnancy Outcome
Purpura, Schoenlein-Henoch / complications*,  drug therapy

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