Mnemonic for Henoch–Schönlein purpura
P's of HS Purpura:
Palpable Purpura
Pressure (Blanches on pressure)
Pruritis
Pain abdomen and joints
Positive Guaiac sign in faeces
Proteinuria
Prednisolone given in treatment
Platlet count may be raised but not low (DD: ITP)
Another mnemonic
"PAAN"
- Purpura
- Abdominal pain
- Arthritis
- Nephritis
Henoch-Schönlein purpura is a small vessel vasculitis, usually affecting children and young adults.
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