Condition
Vascular purpura
Gerald Hurowitz, M.D.Published 18 March 20051 min read
Alternative names
Anaphylactoid purpura; Henoch-Schonlein purpura
Definition
Henoch-Schonlein purpura is a disease that has the symptoms of purple spots on the skin, joint pain, gastrointestinal symptoms, and glomerulonephritis (a type of kidney disorder).
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Gerald Hurowitz, M.D.
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