Open AccessAnesthetic management of a patient with Henoch-Schonlein purpura for drainage of cervical lymphadenitis: A case report
Author(s) -
Neha Hasija,
Susheela Taxak,
Mamta Bhardwaj,
Kirti Vashist
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
saudi journal of anaesthesia
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.416
H-Index - 24
eISSN - 1658-354X
pISSN - 0975-3125
DOI - 10.4103/1658-354x.130750
Subject(s) - medicine , henoch schonlein purpura , plasmapheresis , purpura (gastropod) , gastrointestinal tract , vasculitis , disease , dermatology , surgery , immunology , antibody , pathology , biology , ecology
Henoch-Schonlein purpura (HSP) is a multisystem disease and immunoglobulin A-mediated vasculitis with a self-limited course affecting the skin, joints, gastrointestinal tract, and kidneys. Severe renal and central nervous system disease may lead to life-threatening conditions, and immunosuppressive agents and plasmapheresis may be needed. We report successful management of a 6-year-old patient with HSP for drainage of cervical lymphadenitis.