Henoch-Schoenlein Purpura with IgA Nephropathy Treated with Rituximab: A Case Report
Priya J Kariya, Krina B Patel, Palak Makwana
13rd Year Resident Doctor, Department of Dermatology, 2Professor and Head Department of Dermatology, 32nd Year Resident Department of Dermatology, GMERS Medical College and Hospital, Sola, Ahmedabad 380059, India.
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Henoch-Schoenlein purpura (HSP) is a distinct subtype of hypersensitivity
vasculitis with IgA nephropathy as major complication. We report a case of
8-year old male who presented with recurrent HSP and IgA nephtopathy
successfully treated with rituximab leading to complete and sustained remission in skin lesions and renal function.
Keywords: Henoch-Schoenlein purpura; IgA nephropathy; Rituximab.
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