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Sunar Yayla EN, Bakkaloğlu SA. Does age at disease onset affect the clinical presentation and outcome in children with immunoglobulin A vasculitis? Arch Rheumatol 2023; 38:633-641. [PMID: 38125056 PMCID: PMC10728748 DOI: 10.46497/archrheumatol.2023.9914] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/14/2022] [Accepted: 02/09/2023] [Indexed: 12/23/2023] Open
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Objectives The study aimed to determine whether there is a relationship between the age at diagnosis and the clinical, laboratory, and prognostic features in pediatric immunoglobulin A vasculitis (IgAV) patients. Patients and methods In this study, 539 pediatric IgAV patients (298 males, 241 females; mean age: 7.74±3.36 years; range, 1 to 17.8 years) were retrospectively evaluated between January 2005 and July 2020. The relationship between clinical findings and age at diagnosis was analyzed by univariate logistic regression analysis. Factors associated with renal involvement, steroid-dependent or refractory disease, and recurrence were examined. Results The median age of diagnosis was 7.1 (1-17.8) years in all patients. At the time of admission, purpura, abdominal pain, and arthritis were the most common clinical findings. At the time of diagnosis, there was a positive association between age and purpura and an inverse association with the presence of arthritis. There were associations between renal involvement and age at diagnosis (odds ratio=1.22, 95% confidence interval 1.13-1.31, p<0.001), follow-up time (p<0.001), no history of previous infection (p<0.001), and presence of gastrointestinal (GI) involvement (p=0.003). Significant relationships were found between the age at diagnosis, follow-up time, GI involvement, renal involvement, scrotal involvement, the C-reactive protein value at the time of diagnosis, and the presence of steroid-dependent disease. An association was found between recurrence and GI involvement. All refractory patients had renal involvement. Age at diagnosis (p<0.001) and follow-up time (p<0.001) was found to be associated with refractory disease. Conclusion Age at diagnosis and follow-up time may be associated with renal involvement and refractory and steroid-dependent disease in IgAV. In addition, there may be a relationship between steroid-dependent disease and renal, GI, and scrotal involvement and between GI involvement and recurrence.
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- Emine Nur Sunar Yayla
- Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Rheumatology, Gazi University Faculty of Medicine, Ankara, Türkiye
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- Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Rheumatology, Gazi University Faculty of Medicine, Ankara, Türkiye
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Mukanhaire L, Ren X, Liu G, Wang T, Kasumba YY, Zhou X, Peng H. Recurrence of Henoch Schoenlein Purpura Nephritis in Children: A Retrospective Study. Heliyon 2023; 9:e22501. [PMID: 38034624 PMCID: PMC10687055 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e22501] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/08/2023] [Revised: 11/11/2023] [Accepted: 11/14/2023] [Indexed: 12/02/2023] Open
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The aim of the study was to identify predictive patient characteristics for Henoch Schoenlein Purpura (HSPN) relapse in childhood HSPN. One hundred and thirty-five Chinese children with HSPN were enrolled in this study, mean age 10.25 ± 3.39 years. The pathology of HSPN was according to the International Study of Kidney Disease in Children criteria.(ISKDC); ISKDC II(mesangial proliferation (MP)) AND ISKDC III (MP with <50 % crescents).Recurrence of HSPN was observed in 66.3 % patients; male to female ratio (2:1)Statistically significant correlation existed between biopsy grade(p < 0.001), gender(p < 0.001),age ranges(p = 0.002) and treatment regimen (p < 0.001)in the frequency of recurrent HSPN episodes. We identified some significant predictors for HSPN relapse such as the severity of HSPN, adjunctive therapies administered to these patients,and close attention should be paid in patients between the ages 7 and 12 years old. In addition, the use of mycophenolate mofetil as an adjunctive therapy in the treatment of HSPN may reduce the frequency of HSPN relapse episodes in children.
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- Lydia Mukanhaire
- School of Basic Medicine and Clinical Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, 211198, China
- Department of Pediatrics, Sir Run Run Hospital, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, 211166, China
- Department of Pediatrics, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, 210008, China
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- Department of Pediatrics, Sir Run Run Hospital, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, 211166, China
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- Department of Pediatrics, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, 210008, China
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- Department of Pediatrics, Sir Run Run Hospital, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, 211166, China
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- School of Basic Medicine and Clinical Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, 211198, China
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- School of Basic Medicine and Clinical Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, 211198, China
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- Department of Pediatrics, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, 210008, China
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Marro J, Williams C, Pain CE, Oni L. A case series on recurrent and persisting IgA vasculitis (Henoch Schonlein purpura) in children. Pediatr Rheumatol Online J 2023; 21:85. [PMID: 37580746 PMCID: PMC10424434 DOI: 10.1186/s12969-023-00872-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/01/2023] [Accepted: 08/02/2023] [Indexed: 08/16/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND IgA vasculitis (IgAV) is a small vessel vasculitis that is more common in childhood. Very limited evidence exists on patients who experience an atypical disease course. The aim of this study was to describe a cohort of children diagnosed with recurrent or persisting IgAV to identify any themes associated with their disease course and areas of unmet needs. METHODS A single centre retrospective study of children diagnosed with recurrent or persisting IgAV at Alder Hey Children's Hospital (Liverpool, UK). Clinical data, including features at presentation and during follow up, potential triggers, abnormal laboratory and histology results, treatment and outcome at last clinical review were retrospectively collected. Key themes were identified. RESULTS A total of 13 children met the inclusion criteria (recurrent disease, n = 4; persisting disease, n = 9). Median age at first presentation was 10.2 years [2.6-15.5], female:male ratio 1.2:1. Children in the atypical cohort were significantly older than a larger cohort of children who followed a non-complicated disease course (median age 5.5 years (range [0.6-16.7], p = 0.003)). All children re-presented with a purpuric rash (either recurring or persisting), accompanied by joint involvement in 92% of patients (12/13). Disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs (DMARDs) were used in 8/13 (62%) children. The median time from first presentation to diagnosis of atypical disease was 18.4 months [5.3-150.8] and the time from first presentation to treatment was 24.1 months [1.8-95.4]. Use of corticosteroids was significantly higher in children with renal involvement (p = 0.026). During follow up, 8/13 (62%) children were admitted at least once, whilst 10/13 (77%) had re-presented at least once to the emergency department. Five (38%) children were referred to psychology services and 7 (54%) children reported feelings of frustration. CONCLUSIONS This series describes some characteristics of a small cohort of children with atypical IgAV. It also identifies unmet needs in children with atypical IgAV, which includes delays in diagnosis and lengthy waits for treatment, lack of high-quality evidence regarding treatment choices and a high unrecognised disease burden. Further research is needed to study this subgroup of children as evidence is lacking.
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- Julien Marro
- Department of Women's and Children's Health, Institute of Life Course and Medical Sciences, University of Liverpool, Liverpool, UK
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- Royal Liverpool and Broadgreeen University Hospital Trusts, Liverpool, UK
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- Department of Women's and Children's Health, Institute of Life Course and Medical Sciences, University of Liverpool, Liverpool, UK
- Department of Paediatric Rheumatology, Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust Hospital, Liverpool, UK
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- Department of Women's and Children's Health, Institute of Life Course and Medical Sciences, University of Liverpool, Liverpool, UK.
- Department of Paediatric Nephrology, University of Liverpool Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust Hospital, Institute in the Park Building, Eaton Road, Liverpool, L12 2AP, UK.
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BACKGROUND IgA vasculitis (IgAV), previously known as Henoch-Schönlein purpura, is the most common vasculitis of childhood but may also occur in adults. This small vessel vasculitis is characterised by palpable purpura, abdominal pain, arthritis or arthralgia and kidney involvement. This is an update of a review first published in 2009 and updated in 2015. OBJECTIVES To evaluate the benefits and harms of different agents (used singularly or in combination) compared with placebo, no treatment or any other agent for (1) the prevention of severe kidney disease in people with IgAV with or without kidney involvement at onset, (2) the treatment of established severe kidney disease (macroscopic haematuria, proteinuria, nephritic syndrome, nephrotic syndrome with or without acute kidney failure) in IgAV, and (3) the prevention of recurrent episodes of IgAV-associated kidney disease. SEARCH METHODS We searched the Cochrane Kidney and Transplant Register of Studies up to 2 February 2023 through contact with the Information Specialist using search terms relevant to this review. Studies in the Register are identified through searches of CENTRAL, MEDLINE, and EMBASE, conference proceedings, the International Clinical Trials Register (ICTRP) Search Portal and ClinicalTrials.gov. SELECTION CRITERIA Randomised controlled trials (RCTs) comparing interventions used to prevent or treat kidney disease in IgAV compared with placebo, no treatment or other agents were included. DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS Two authors independently determined study eligibility, assessed the risk of bias and extracted data from each study. Statistical analyses were performed using the random-effects model, and the results were expressed as risk ratio (RR) for dichotomous outcomes and mean difference (MD) for continuous outcomes with 95% confidence intervals (CI). Confidence in the evidence was assessed using the Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development and Evaluation (GRADE) approach. MAIN RESULTS Twenty studies (1963 enrolled participants) were identified; one three-arm study has been assessed as two studies. Nine studies were at low risk of bias for sequence generation (selection bias), and nine studies were at low risk of bias for allocation concealment (selection bias). Blinding of participants and personnel (performance bias) and outcome assessment (detection bias) was at low risk of bias in four and seven studies, respectively. Nine studies reported complete outcome data (attrition bias), while 10 studies reported expected outcomes, so were at low risk of reporting bias. Five studies were at low risk of other bias. Eleven studies evaluated therapy to prevent persistent kidney disease in IgAV with or without kidney involvement at presentation. There was probably no difference in the risk of persistent kidney disease any time after treatment (5 studies, 746 children: RR 0.74, 95% CI 0.42 to 1.32) or at one, three, six and 12 months in children given prednisone for 14 to 28 days at presentation of IgAV compared with placebo or supportive treatment (moderate certainty evidence). There may be no differences in the risk of any persistent kidney disease with antiplatelet therapy (three studies) or heparin (two studies) in children with or without any kidney disease at study entry, although heparin may reduce the risk of proteinuria by three months compared with placebo or no specific treatment (2 studies, 317 children: RR 0.47, 95% CI 0.31 to 0.73). One study comparing montelukast with placebo found no differences in outcomes as assessed by severity scale scores. Nine studies examined the treatment of severe IgAV-associated kidney disease. In two studies (one involving 56 children and the other involving 54 adults), there may be no differences in efficacy outcomes or adverse effects with cyclophosphamide compared with placebo or supportive treatment. In two studies, there may be no differences in the numbers achieving remission of proteinuria with intravenous (IV) cyclophosphamide compared with mycophenolate mofetil (MMF) (65 children evaluated) or tacrolimus (142 children evaluated). In three small studies comparing cyclosporin with methylprednisolone (15 children), MMF with azathioprine (26 children), or MMF with leflunomide (19 children), it is unclear whether the treatment had any effect on the numbers in remission or the degree of proteinuria between treatment groups because of small numbers of included participants. In one study comparing plasmapheresis, cyclophosphamide and methylprednisolone with cyclophosphamide and methylprednisolone, there may be no difference in the numbers achieving remission. One study compared fosinopril with no specific therapy and reported fosinopril reduced the number of participants with proteinuria. No studies were identified that evaluated the efficacy of therapy on kidney disease in participants with recurrent episodes of IgAV. AUTHORS' CONCLUSIONS There are no substantial changes in conclusions from this update compared with the initial review or the previous update despite the addition of five studies. From generally low to moderate certainty evidence, we found that there may be little or no benefit in the use of corticosteroids or antiplatelet agents to prevent persistent kidney disease in children with IgAV in participants with no or minimal kidney involvement at presentation. We did not find any studies which evaluated corticosteroids in children presenting with IgAV and nephritic and/or nephrotic syndrome, although corticosteroids are recommended in such children in guidelines. Though heparin may be effective in reducing proteinuria, this potentially dangerous therapy is not justified to prevent serious kidney disease when few children with IgAV develop severe kidney disease. There may be no benefit of cyclophosphamide compared with no specific treatment or corticosteroids. While there may be no benefit in the efficacy of MMF or tacrolimus compared with IV cyclophosphamide in children or adults with IgAV and severe kidney disease, adverse effects, particularly infections, may be lower in MMF or tacrolimus-treated children. Because of small patient numbers and events leading to imprecision in results, it remains unclear whether cyclosporin, MMF or leflunomide have any role in the treatment of children with IgAV and severe kidney disease. We did not identify any studies which evaluated corticosteroids.
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- Deirdre Hahn
- Department of Nephrology, The Children's Hospital at Westmead, Westmead, Australia
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- Sydney School of Public Health, The University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
- Cochrane Kidney and Transplant, Centre for Kidney Research, The Children's Hospital at Westmead, Westmead, Australia
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- Cochrane Kidney and Transplant, Centre for Kidney Research, The Children's Hospital at Westmead, Westmead, Australia
- College of Medicine and Public Health, Flinders University, Adelaide, Australia
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Bi Y, Quan W, Hao W, Sun R, Li L, Jiang C, Tian L, Liu L, Liu J, Li X, Li T. A simple nomogram for assessing the risk of IgA vasculitis nephritis in IgA vasculitis Asian pediatric patients. Sci Rep 2022; 12:16809. [PMID: 36207379 PMCID: PMC9547060 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-022-20369-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/03/2022] [Accepted: 09/12/2022] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
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A nomogram for assessing the risk of IgA vasculitis nephritis (originally termed Henoch–Schönlein purpura nephritis, HSPN) in IgA vasculitis (originally termed Henoch–Schönlein purpura, HSP) pediatric patients can effectively improve early diagnosis and prognosis of IgA vasculitis nephritis. However, currently, no nomogram is available. 246 IgA vasculitis and 142 IgA vasculitis nephritis Asian pediatric patients confirmed by renal biopsy were enrolled. Univariate and multivariate logistic regressions were performed to identify the independent risk factors and construct a series of predictive models. The receiver operating characteristic curve, calibration plot, decision curve analysis, net reclassification index and integrated discrimination index were used to screen the best model. Stratification analysis was applied to optimize model’s clinical utility. An external validation set was introduced to verify the predictive efficiency. The final predictive model was converted to nomogram for visual use. We identified age, duration of rash (Dor), D-dimer and IgG as independent risk factors and constructed four models as follows: AIDD (Age + IgG + Dor + D-dimer), AIDi (Age + IgG + D-dimer), AIDo (Age + IgG + Dor) and ADD (Age + Dor + D-dimer), which achieved the receiver operator characteristic curve (AUROC) of 0.931, 0.920, 0.856 and 0.907, respectively. Finally, AIDi model with an AUROC of 0.956 and 0.897 in internal and external validating sets was proposed as a novel predictive model. In stratification analysis by gender and histological grade, the AUROC of AIDi was 0.949 in female, 0.926 in male, 0.933 in mild histological grades and 0.939 in severe histological grades, respectively. AIDi nomogram is an effective and visual tool for assessing the risk of nephritis in IgA vasculitis Asian pediatric patients, regardless of IgA vasculitis nephritis histological grades and gender.
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- Yuna Bi
- Department of Nephrology and Immunology, Children's Hospital of Soochow University, 303 Jingde Road, Suzhou, 215003, Jiangsu, China.,Department of Pediatrics, Shandong Provincial Maternal and Child Health Care Hospital, Jinan, China
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- Department of Nephrology and Immunology, Children's Hospital of Soochow University, 303 Jingde Road, Suzhou, 215003, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Pediatrics, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, China
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- Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, China
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- Department of Pediatrics, Shandong Provincial Maternal and Child Health Care Hospital, Jinan, China
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- Department of Pediatrics, Shandong Provincial Maternal and Child Health Care Hospital, Jinan, China
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- Department of Pediatrics, Shandong Provincial Maternal and Child Health Care Hospital, Jinan, China
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- Department of Pediatrics, Shandong Provincial Maternal and Child Health Care Hospital, Jinan, China
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- Department of Pediatrics, Shandong Provincial Maternal and Child Health Care Hospital, Jinan, China
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- Department of Nephrology and Immunology, Children's Hospital of Soochow University, 303 Jingde Road, Suzhou, 215003, Jiangsu, China.
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, 324#, Jing 5 Road, Jinan, 250021, China.
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Luo F, Li Y, Zhang Y, Song Y, Diao J. Bibliometric analysis of IgA vasculitis nephritis in children from 2000 to 2022. Front Public Health 2022; 10:1020231. [PMID: 36276396 PMCID: PMC9581235 DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2022.1020231] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/16/2022] [Accepted: 09/15/2022] [Indexed: 01/28/2023] Open
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Background IgA vasculitis Nephritis (IgAVN) is a kidney-damaging disease that occurs during the course of IgA vasculitis (IgAV) and is the most serious complication of IgAV. However, there is a lack of reports of bibliometric analysis of IgAVN in children. The purpose of this study is to conduct a bibliometric analysis of IgAVN in children from 2000 to 2022, to explore the current status and cutting-edge trends in the field of IgAVN in children, and to establish new directions for subsequent research. Methods Screening the literature in the field of IgAVN in children in the Web of Science Core Collection (WoSCC) from 2000 to 2022. Visual analysis of their annual publications, countries, institutions, authors, journals, keywords, and references were using CiteSpace5.8.R3 and VOSviewer1.6.18. Results A total of 623 publications were included in the study, since the beginning of 2014, there has been an overall increasing trend in the number of articles issued. The most prolific country and institution were China and Zhejiang University. The most frequently cited author was Coppo R, with 331 citations, who has made great contributions to IgAVN. Mao Jianhua, Lee JS and Wyatt Robert J were the most prolific authors, all with 9 articles. Pediatric Nephrology was the most published and cited journal. The highest burst strength keyword is IgA vasculitis, and the highest burst strength reference is Davin JC, 2014. Conclusion The research hotspots and trends predicted by the analysis of this study provide a reference for in-depth research in this field with a view to promoting the development of IgAVN research in children.
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- Fei Luo
- First College of Clinical Medicine, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, China,Department of Pediatrics, Affiliated Hospital of Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, China
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- First College of Clinical Medicine, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, China,Department of Pediatrics, Affiliated Hospital of Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, China
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- Department of Pediatrics, Affiliated Hospital of Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, China,College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, China
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- First College of Clinical Medicine, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, China,Department of Pediatrics, Affiliated Hospital of Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, China
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- Department of Pediatrics, Affiliated Hospital of Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, China,*Correspondence: Juanjuan Diao
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Ruan JW, Fan GZ, Niu MM, Jiang Q, Li RX, Qiu Z, Hu P. Serum immunoglobulin profiles in Chinese children with Henoch-Schönlein purpura. Scand J Immunol 2022; 96:e13191. [PMID: 35538715 DOI: 10.1111/sji.13191] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/20/2021] [Revised: 04/28/2022] [Accepted: 05/08/2022] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The present study focuses on the associations of serum immunoglobulin with disease activity, relapse/recurrence and renal involvement in Henoch-Schönlein purpura (HSP) children. METHODS 1683 Chinese children with HSP were recruited from January 2015 to January 2021. Laboratory data of blood samples and urine tests were collected. Renal biopsy was performed by the percutaneous technique. Patients' histories associated with HSP onset were obtained by interviews and questionnaires. RESULTS (1) IgA and IgE were dramatically elevated in HSP patients as compared with their normal values, and subject to a 1.75-3.09 fold and a 1.97-2.61 fold increase, respectively. (2) No significant correlation of the disease activity with IgA and IgE was determined, respectively. (3) The serum IgA levels were significantly lower in patients with relapse/recurrence than that in patients without relapse/recurrence, which may be attributed to the transmission of IgA-mediated immune complexes from blood to vessel walls. (4) No significant correlation was found between serum IgA, IgE levels and the pathological classification. CONCLUSIONS HSP children have marked disorders of serum immunoglobulin profiles, characterized by significant increases in IgA and IgE. The detection of serum IgA may be applicable to predict relapse/recurrence of HSP, whereas not associated with disease activity and renal involvement.
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- Jin Wei Ruan
- Department of Pediatrics, the First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, PR China.,Department of Pediatrics, the Fourth Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Pediatrics, the First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, PR China
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- Department of Pediatrics, the First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, PR China
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- Department of Pediatrics, the First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, PR China
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- Department of Pediatrics, the First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, PR China
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- Department of Pediatrics, the First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, PR China
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- Department of Pediatrics, the First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, PR China.,Department of Pediatrics, the Fourth Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, People's Republic of China
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Delapierre A, Terrier B, Pillebout E, Baudart P, Jourde-Chiche N, Lioger B, Martis N, Moulis G, Rivière E, Le Gouellec N, Raffray L, Urbanski G, Sanges S, Maurier F, Deroux A, Mekinian A, Monteiro R, Marcelli C, Guillevin L, Maillot F, Lucas B, Aouba A, Audemard-Verger A. Clinical phenotype and cytokine profile of adult IgA vasculitis with joint involvement. Clin Rheumatol 2022; 41:1483-1491. [PMID: 35041109 DOI: 10.1007/s10067-021-05937-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/10/2021] [Revised: 09/01/2021] [Accepted: 09/21/2021] [Indexed: 01/03/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Joint involvement can be observed during the course of adult IgA vasculitis (IgAV). However, clinical picture, prognosis, or pathophysiological data associated with this condition have been overlooked. We aimed to describe the clinical characteristics and outcome of IgAV patients with joint involvement and look to a specific cytokine profile. METHODS We analyzed clinical and biological data from a nationwide study that included adult IgAV patients. Presentation and outcomes of patients with or without joint involvement were compared at baseline and during follow-up. Plasma cytokine measurements of IgAV patients included in a prospective study were also analyzed using multiplex assays. RESULTS Among 260 patients, 62% had joint involvement. Among them, rheumatological manifestations included arthralgia (100%) or arthritis (16%), mostly involving the knees and ankles. In multivariate analysis, patients with joint involvement, compared to those without, were younger (p = 0.002; OR 0.87; 95% CI 0.80-0.95) and showed more frequent gastrointestinal tract involvement (p = 0.012; OR = 2.08; 95% CI 1.18-3.67). However, no difference in terms of clinical response, relapse, end-stage renal disease, or death was observed between groups. Among 13 cytokines measured, plasma interleukin (IL)-1β level was higher in patients with joint involvement compared to those without (mean ± SEM IL-1β, 3.5 ± 1.2 vs. 0.47 ± 0.1 pg/ml; p = 0.024) or healthy controls (vs. 1.2 ± 0.5 pg/ml; p = 0.076). CONCLUSION Joint involvement is frequent in adult IgAV and is associated with more frequent gastrointestinal involvement. Increased plasma IL-1β levels raise the question of targeting this cytokine in patients with chronic and/or refractory joint involvement. Key Points • Joint involvement in adult IgAV is a frequent manifestation. • Joint involvement is associated with more frequent gastrointestinal manifestations. • Interleukin-1β (IL-1β) might orchestrate joint inflammation in adult IgAV. • IL-1β might be a therapeutic target in patients with chronic and/or refractory joint involvement.
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- Alice Delapierre
- Department of Rheumatology, Normandie UNIV, UNICAEN, CHU de Caen Normandie, 14 000, Caen, France
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- Université Paris Descartes, Paris, France.,Department of Internal Medicine, Hôpital Cochin, Paris, France.,National Referral Center for Systemic and Autoimmune Diseases, Hôpital Cochin, Paris, France
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- Department of Nephrology, Hôpital Saint-Louis, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris (AP-HP), Paris, France
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- Department of Rheumatology, Normandie UNIV, UNICAEN, CHU de Caen Normandie, 14 000, Caen, France
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- Aix-Marseille Univ, C2VN, INSERM, INRA, Centre de Néphrologie Et Transplantation Rénale, CHU de La Conception, AP-HM, Marseille, France
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Hôpital Saint Louis, APHP, Paris, France
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- Department of Internal Medicine, CHU, Nice, France
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- Department of Internal Medicine and Nephrology, Valenciennes, CH, France
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- Department of Internal Medicine, CHU, La Réunion, France
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- Département de Médecine Interne Et Immunologie Clinique, CHU Lille, 59000, Lille, France.,Univ. Lille, INSERM, U995 - LIRIC - Lille Inflammation Research International Center, Lille, France
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- Department of Internal Medicine, CHU de Grenoble, Grenoble, France
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Hôpital Saint-Antoine, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris (AP-HP), Paris, France
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- Center of Research On Inflammation INSERM U1149, CNRS ERL8252, Paris Diderot University, Paris, France
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- Department of Rheumatology, Normandie UNIV, UNICAEN, CHU de Caen Normandie, 14 000, Caen, France
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- Université Paris Descartes, Paris, France.,Department of Internal Medicine, Hôpital Cochin, Paris, France.,National Referral Center for Systemic and Autoimmune Diseases, Hôpital Cochin, Paris, France
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- Department of Internal Medicine and Clinical Immunology, CHRU Tours, Tours, France.,University of Tours, Tours, France
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- Paris Descartes University, Cochin Institute, CNRS UMR8104, INSERM U1016, Paris, France
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- Department of Internal Medicine and Clinical Immunology, Normandie Univ, UNICAEN, CHU de Caen Normandie, 14000, Caen, France
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- Department of Internal Medicine and Clinical Immunology, CHRU Tours, Tours, France. .,University of Tours, Tours, France.
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Song Z, Nie Y, Yang L, Tao J. Predicting Severe Renal and Gastrointestinal Involvement in Childhood Immunoglobulin A Vasculitis with Routine Laboratory Parameters. Dermatology 2021; 238:745-752. [PMID: 34749360 DOI: 10.1159/000519665] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/10/2021] [Accepted: 07/18/2021] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Immunoglobulin A vasculitis (IgAV) is the most common vasculitis in children. Although childhood IgAV is generally considered as a self-limited disease, progressive course and poor prognosis could occur in some cases which mostly result from severe renal involvement and gastrointestinal (GI) involvement. METHODS We performed a retrospective study of pediatric patients diagnosed as IgAV in our institution from 2016 to 2019. Patients were divided into groups based on the occurrence and severity of GI and renal involvement. Analysis of variance (ANOVA) and Kruskal-Wallis test were used to compare results of laboratory parameters among groups and prediction models were built by using logistic regression analysis. RESULTS A total of 286 patients were enrolled. GI involvement occurred in 148 (51.7%) patients, 30 (20.3%) of which were severe cases. Renal involvement developed in 120 (42.0%) patients, 22 (18.3%) of which were severe cases. Compared with patients with only cutaneous manifestations, white blood cell (WBC) count, neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR), and D-dimer levels were higher in those with GI involvement, and D-dimer level was found to be positively associated with severity. Increased NLR and lower complement 3 (C3) were found in patients with renal involvement, but only C3 was relevant in distinguishing moderate and severe cases. The prediction model for severe renal involvement was: Logit (P) = 6.820 + 0.270 (age) + 0.508 (NLR) - 16.130 (C3), with an AUC of 0.914. The prediction model for severe GI involvement was: Logit (P) = -5.459 + 0.005 (WBC) + 1.355 (D-dimer) - 0.020 (NLR), with an AUC of 0.849. CONCLUSION Our data suggest C3 to be an exclusive predictor for severe renal involvement and D-dimer level to be positively associated with the severity of GI involvement. Prediction models consisting of the above parameters were built for obtaining prognostic information in the early phase of IgAV.
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- Zexing Song
- Department of Dermatology, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China, .,Hubei Engineering Research Center for Skin Repair and Theranostics, Wuhan, China,
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- Department of Dermatology, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China.,Department of Dermatology, Wuhan Children's Hospital (Wuhan Maternal and Child Healthcare Hospital), Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Dermatology, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China.,Hubei Engineering Research Center for Skin Repair and Theranostics, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Dermatology, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China.,Hubei Engineering Research Center for Skin Repair and Theranostics, Wuhan, China
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Kim WK, Kim CJ, Yang EM. Risk factors for renal involvement in Henoch-Schönlein purpura. J Pediatr (Rio J) 2021; 97:646-650. [PMID: 33722533 PMCID: PMC9432244 DOI: 10.1016/j.jped.2021.01.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/25/2020] [Revised: 01/14/2021] [Accepted: 01/15/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE Henoch-Schönlein purpura is a systemic vasculitis that mainly occurs in children. Renal impairment is a major complication of Henoch-Schönlein purpura, but there is no established predictive marker for renal involvement. Thus, in this study, we investigated the risk factors for renal involvement in children with Henoch-Schönlein purpura. METHOD The medical records of children newly diagnosed as having Henoch-Schönlein purpura between 2005 and 2020 were reviewed retrospectively. Selected laboratory data were recorded before treatment initiation. The date and the age at diagnosis; sex; and the presence of arthralgia, gastrointestinal and renal involvement were obtained retrospectively. RESULTS This study included a total of 186 patients with Henoch-Schönlein purpura. Among them, 36.0% had renal involvement; 28.4% had only microscopic hematuria, 53.7% had non-nephrotic range proteinuria, and 17.9% had nephrotic-range proteinuria during follow-up. The mean age was higher (p = 0.016) and female sex was predominant (p = 0.001) in patients with renal involvement than in those without renal involvement. Blood neutrophil/lymphocyte ratio (p = 0.002) and platelet/lymphocyte ratio (p = 0.002) were significantly higher than that of the patients without renal involvement. No statistically significant differences were observed in the hemoglobin concentration, platelet count, presence of arthralgia, and gastrointestinal involvement between patients with and without renal involvement. Logistic regression analysis revealed female sex (odd ratio = 3.213) and neutrophil/lymphocyte ratio (odd ratio = 1.329) as risk factors for renal involvement. CONCLUSIONS Female sex and high neutrophil/lymphocyte ratio were risk factors for renal involvement in Henoch-Schönlein purpura.
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- Woo Kyung Kim
- Chonnam National University Hospital and Medical School, Gwangju, Republic of Korea
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- Chonnam National University Hospital and Medical School, Gwangju, Republic of Korea
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- Chonnam National University Hospital and Medical School, Gwangju, Republic of Korea.
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Weissman AS, Patel VS, Mushfiq O. Case of Gut Necrosis in Adult-Onset Immunoglobulin A Vasculitis (Henoch-Schönlein Purpura). J Investig Med High Impact Case Rep 2021; 8:2324709620925565. [PMID: 32434396 PMCID: PMC7243385 DOI: 10.1177/2324709620925565] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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Immunoglobulin A vasculitis (IgAV), formerly known as Henoch-Schönlein purpura, is an immune-mediated small vessel vasculitis characterized by palpable purpura, arthralgia, abdominal pain, and renal disease. It is primarily a childhood disease and usually resolves spontaneously with supportive therapy. Treatment of IgAV in adults is controversial with no clearly established guidelines. We report a rare case of IgAV in an adult male who developed gut necrosis and perforation while receiving glucocorticoid therapy for treatment of acute glomerulonephritis. A 44-year-old male was admitted with joint pain, leg swelling, mild abdominal pain, and a diffuse rash. Laboratory values revealed acute kidney injury with significant proteinuria and hematuria. The patient was started on glucocorticoid therapy for suspected IgAV nephritis, which was confirmed by kidney biopsy. Several days later, he complained of worsening abdominal pain. Imaging demonstrated bowel ischemia and perforation requiring multiple abdominal surgeries. The patient was critically ill in the intensive care unit with worsening renal failure requiring dialysis. He was discharged a month later after gradual recovery with stable but moderately impaired kidney function. IgAV is less common in adults; however, the disease is more severe with a higher risk of long-term complications. Adult patients with renal involvement may benefit from glucocorticoid therapy in preventing progression to end-stage renal disease. However, glucocorticoids may mask the symptoms of abdominal complications like gut necrosis and perforation causing delay in diagnosis and treatment. Therefore, vigilance to detect early signs of gut ischemia is imperative when treating an adult case of IgAV nephritis with glucocorticoids.
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- Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University, Augusta, GA, USA
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Streptococcal infection in childhood Henoch-Schönlein purpura: a 5-year retrospective study from a single tertiary medical center in China, 2015-2019. Pediatr Rheumatol Online J 2021; 19:79. [PMID: 34078391 PMCID: PMC8173722 DOI: 10.1186/s12969-021-00569-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/10/2020] [Accepted: 05/18/2021] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND The present study focuses on the associations of streptococcal infection with the clinical phenotypes, relapse/recurrence and renal involvement in Henoch-Schönlein purpura (HSP) children. METHODS Two thousand seventy-four Chinese children with HSP were recruited from January 2015 to December 2019. Patients' histories associated with HSP onset were obtained by interviews and questionnaires. Laboratory data of urine tests, blood sample and infectious agents were collected. Renal biopsy was performed by the percutaneous technique. RESULTS (1) Streptococcal infection was identified in 393 (18.9%) HSP patients, and served as the most frequent infectious trigger. (2) Among the 393 cases with streptococcal infection, 43.0% of them had arthritis/arthralgia, 32.1% had abdominal pain and 29.3% had renal involvement. (3) 26.1% of HSP patients relapsed or recurred more than 1 time within a 5-year observational period, and the relapse/recurrence rate in streptococcal infectious group was subjected to a 0.4-fold decrease as compared with the non-infectious group. (4) No significant differences in renal pathological damage were identified among the streptococcal infectious group, the other infectious group and the non-infectious group. CONCLUSIONS Streptococcal infection is the most frequent trigger for childhood HSP and does not aggravate renal pathological damage; the possible elimination of streptococcal infection helps relieve the relapse/recurrence of HSP.
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Shah S, Hata J. A Rare and Severe Presentation of Henoch-Schönlein Purpura in an Adolescent With Crescentic Glomerulonephritis, Arrhythmia, Acute Gastrointestinal Bleed, and Neurological Complications. Cureus 2021; 13:e14169. [PMID: 33796429 PMCID: PMC8006498 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.14169] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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Henoch-Schönlein purpura (HSP) is a childhood vasculitis disorder that involves the skin, joints, gastrointestinal (GI) tract, and kidneys. It is related to immunoglobulin A (IgA) antibody deposition in small blood vessels. HSP is a self-limiting disorder, but its morbidity is primarily associated with renal involvement. GI pathologies like intussusception, gastritis, duodenitis, ileitis, or ulcer have been reported to be associated with this disease. However, cardiac and neurological complications are rarely reported. We present the case of a 16-year-old, previously healthy male who was diagnosed with HSP after presenting with a non-blanching purpuric rash in the lower extremities. The patient also had joint and abdominal pain, and swelling in the extremities. There was renal dysfunction at presentation with blood urea nitrogen (BUN) of 67 mg/dL and serum creatinine of 1.9 mg/dL. The serum albumin was low at 2 g/dL, and the patient had nephrotic range proteinuria. Urine microscopy showed red blood cell casts. A renal biopsy was performed, which showed IgA deposition in glomeruli. He was started on intravenous (IV) pulse methylprednisolone and was later prescribed oral steroids. Four weeks after the treatment initiation, he presented with syncope and acute anemia (hemoglobin of 3.5 g/dL). The fecal occult blood was positive. Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) was not suggestive of gastritis, duodenitis, or ulcer. The pill-cam capsule endoscopy revealed GI bleeding from the terminal ileum near Meckel’s diverticulum. He subsequently required blood transfusions, and the bleeding eventually improved with symptomatic management. Six weeks after treatment initiation, he presented with dizziness and palpitations. The EKG showed the presence of atrial fibrillation, and he had an episode of non-sustained ventricular tachycardia on telemetry. Arrhythmia was diagnosed secondary to HSP cardiac vasculitis, and we initiated treatment with metoprolol and amiodarone. Seven weeks after the initial treatment, he had neurological clinical findings of proximal muscle weakness, tremors, and upper and lower extremity clonus. A second renal biopsy was then performed due to the presence of persistently elevated serum creatinine, which showed 75% of glomeruli with cellular crescents. He was treated with IV cyclophosphamide. Subsequently, the renal function improved. There were no other GI, cardiac, or neurological complications after six months of follow-up. The presentation of HSP can be more severe in adolescents, and they need to be closely monitored for GI, cardiac, renal, and neurological complications after the disease occurrence. Bleeding from Meckel’s diverticulum or an episode of non-sustained ventricular tachycardia with HSP has not been previously reported to our knowledge. Arrhythmia is an exceptionally unusual occurrence in HSP, and it is usually treated with anti-arrhythmic drugs and intensification of the immunosuppressive regimen.
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- Siddharth Shah
- Pediatric Nephrology, Norton Children's Hospital, Louisville, USA
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- Pathology, Norton Children's Hospital, Louisville, USA
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Kurt-Şükür ED, Sekar T, Tullus K. Biopsy-proven Henoch-Schönlein purpura nephritis: a single center experience. Pediatr Nephrol 2021; 36:1207-1215. [PMID: 33089378 PMCID: PMC8009786 DOI: 10.1007/s00467-020-04809-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/27/2020] [Revised: 08/23/2020] [Accepted: 10/01/2020] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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BACKGROUND Knowledge on normal progress and treatment of Henoch-Schönlein purpura nephritis (HSPN) is limited. This study reviews outcome, clinical, pathological, and therapeutic factors affecting the prognosis of HSPN patients. METHODS Forty-nine children with biopsy-confirmed HSPN diagnosed between September 2008 and 2018 were included. Demographics, clinical and laboratory data, treatment, and outcome were recorded at the time of biopsy, 3, 6, 12, and 24 months and at last visit. Clinical outcome was graded according to Meadow's criteria. RESULTS The median age at time of biopsy was 10.1 years (IQR:5.7) and female/male ratio 24/25. At presentation, 40.8% of patients had nonnephrotic proteinuria, 18.4% nephrotic syndrome (NS), 4.1% nephritic syndrome (NephrS), and 36.7% NephrS+NS. There were 11 patients with an estimated glomerular filtration rate below 90 ml/min/1.73 m2. Biopsy specimens were classified according to International Study of Kidney Diseases in Children (ISKDC) and Oxford Classification MEST-C scoring systems. Forty-one patients received angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors/angiotensin receptor blockers, 37 patients steroids, and 35 patients other immunosuppressive medications. At last visit, 24 patients had stage 1 chronic kidney disease (CKD), three stage 2 CKD, and two had stage 5 CKD. Neither clinical parameters nor ISKDC biopsy grade or treatment modalities effected the final outcome. The Oxford classification showed significantly increased segmental glomerulosclerosis in patients with unfavorable outcome. Favorable outcome was associated with shorter time from kidney involvement to biopsy and start of treatment. CONCLUSION A large proportion of patients continued to show signs of CKD at last follow-up while only a small proportion developed stage 5 CKD.
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- Eda Didem Kurt-Şükür
- Department of Pediatric Nephrology, Dr. Sami Ulus Children’s Hospital, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Pediatric Nephrology, Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
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- Department of Pediatric Pathology, Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK.
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Liao CH, Tsai M, Yang YH, Chiang BL, Wang LC. Onset age is a risk factor for refractory pediatric IgA vasculitis: a retrospective cohort study. Pediatr Rheumatol Online J 2020; 18:86. [PMID: 33172497 PMCID: PMC7654143 DOI: 10.1186/s12969-020-00480-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/08/2020] [Accepted: 11/01/2020] [Indexed: 12/25/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Though outcome differences between children and adults with immunoglobulin A vasculitis (IgAV) has been well documented, it remains unclear if disease features in pediatric IgAV patients vary with onset age. We aimed to explore clinical features and prognosis of pediatric IgAV stratified by onset age. METHODS We retrospectively reviewed records of patients under 18 years old diagnosed with IgAV from January 1999 to December 2018 in one tertiary medical center in Taiwan. Patients were grouped by onset age: ≤ 6 years old, 6-12 years old (> 6, ≤ 12), and 12-18 years old (> 12, < 18). Demographics, laboratory data, incidence of gastrointestinal, renal, and joint involvement, corticosteroid dependence, recurrence, and refractory disease were analyzed. Recurrence was defined as disease flare-up after complete remission and discontinuation of all medications for at least 3 months. Corticosteroid dependence was defined by more than 6 weeks of daily oral corticosteroid intake. Refractory disease was defined as not achieving complete remission 6 months after disease onset. Statistical analysis was performed using R software (v3.6.0). RESULTS There were 484 IgAV patients, with an onset age of 6.10 (4.72-8.58) (median (IQR)) years old. There were 234 (48.3%) patients ≤6 years old, 210 (43.4%) 6-12 years old, and 40 (8.3%) 12-18 years old. One hundred and thirty (26.9%) patients had renal involvement, which was more frequent in older children (≤ 6 years old, 18.4%; 6-12 years old, 31.0%; 12-18 years old, 55.0%; p < 0.001). There were 361 patients (74.6%) with joint involvement; younger children were affected more frequently (≤ 6 years old, 82.1%; 6-12 years old, 71.9%; 12-18 years old, 45.0%; p < 0.001). Gastrointestinal involvement was present in 311 (64.3%) patients, showing no difference among age groups. There were 46 patients (9.5%) with recurrent IgA vasculitis, 136 (28.1%) with corticosteroid dependent and 76 (15.7%) with refractory disease. Corticosteroid dependence and refractory disease occurred more frequently as onset age increased (p < 0.001). CONCLUSION Pediatric IgAV with different onset ages are associated with distinct clinical manifestations and outcomes. The risk of developing corticosteroid dependence, refractory disease and renal involvement increased with onset age.
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- Chun-Hua Liao
- grid.412094.a0000 0004 0572 7815Department of Pediatrics, National Taiwan University Hospital, No.8, Chung Shan South Road, Taipei, 10002 Taiwan
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- grid.412094.a0000 0004 0572 7815Department of Pediatrics, National Taiwan University Hospital, No.8, Chung Shan South Road, Taipei, 10002 Taiwan
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- grid.412094.a0000 0004 0572 7815Department of Pediatrics, National Taiwan University Hospital, No.8, Chung Shan South Road, Taipei, 10002 Taiwan
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- grid.412094.a0000 0004 0572 7815Department of Pediatrics, National Taiwan University Hospital, No.8, Chung Shan South Road, Taipei, 10002 Taiwan ,grid.412094.a0000 0004 0572 7815Department of Medical Research, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Pediatrics, National Taiwan University Hospital, No.8, Chung Shan South Road, Taipei, 10002, Taiwan.
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Song YR, Guo WL, Sheng M, Lin Q, Zhu XM, Li XZ. Risk factors associated with renal crescentic formation in pediatric Henoch-Schönlein purpura nephritis: a retrospective cohort study. BMC Pediatr 2020; 20:501. [PMID: 33131493 PMCID: PMC7604931 DOI: 10.1186/s12887-020-02404-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/09/2020] [Accepted: 10/26/2020] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND The long-term prognosis of Henoch-Schönlein purpura (HSP) depends on the severity of renal involvement, and crescent formation is considered an important risk factor for poor prognosis of Henoch-Schönlein purpura nephritis (HSPN). The objective of this study was to evaluate factors affecting crescent formation in children with HSPN. METHODS Demographic factors, clinical characteristics, and laboratory data of children with HSPN with or without crescents were retrospectively analyzed. Univariate and multivariate logistic regression analyses were used to determine the risk factors of crescent formation in HSPN. RESULTS A total of 191 children with HSPN were enrolled in the study. There were 107 (56%) males and 84 (44%) females, with a median age of 7 years (range: 2 years-15 years). International Study of Kidney Disease in Children (ISKDC) grading was used to divide subjects into two groups: those without glomerular crescent formation (ISKDC grades I-II, n = 146 cases) and those with glomerular crescent formation (ISKDC grades III-V, n = 45 cases). Logistic regression analysis showed that higher urinary white blood cell (WBC) count (OR = 3.300; 95% CI, 1.119-9.739; P = 0.0306) and higher urinary microalbumin/creatinine ratio (ACR) (OR = 25.053; 95% CI, 1.354-463.708; P = 0.0305) were independent risk factors for the formation of crescents in HSPN. The area under the receiver operating characteristic curve of urinary WBC and ACR were 0.753 and 0.698 respectively, with the Hosmer and Lemeshow goodness-of-fit test (P = 0.0669, P > 0.05). CONCLUSION These results suggest that higher urinary WBC count and ACR should be strictly monitored for children with HSPN. Adequate clinical intervention for these risk factors may limit or prevent renal crescent formation.
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- Yong-Rui Song
- Department of Radiology, Children's Hospital of Soochow University, 92 Zhongnan Street, Suzhou, 215025, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Radiology, Children's Hospital of Soochow University, 92 Zhongnan Street, Suzhou, 215025, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Radiology, Children's Hospital of Soochow University, 92 Zhongnan Street, Suzhou, 215025, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Nephrology and Immunology, Children's Hospital of Soochow University, 303 Jingde Road, Suzhou, 215003, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Pathology, Children's Hospital of Soochow University, 92 Zhongnan Street, Suzhou, 215025, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Nephrology and Immunology, Children's Hospital of Soochow University, 303 Jingde Road, Suzhou, 215003, Jiangsu, China.
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Anokwute AU, Bakare O, Ogbuji CO, Arinze NC. An Unusual Clinical Presentation of Immunoglobulin A Vasculitis in an Elderly Patient. Cureus 2020; 12:e10946. [PMID: 33200059 PMCID: PMC7661008 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.10946] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 10/14/2020] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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Immunoglobulin A (IgA) vasculitis (IgAV), also known as Henoch-Schonlein purpura, is an IgA-mediated leukocytoclastic vasculitis predominantly affecting the gastrointestinal tract, kidneys, and skin. IgAV appears to be more common in children and is relatively rare in the adult population. We describe a case of a 72-year-old man who presented with bilateral lower extremity swelling, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, and weight loss, in which a diagnosis of IgAVs was established with a skin biopsy. This case highlights a rare and unusual clinical presentation of IgAV in an older patient and the need for prompt diagnosis and treatment.
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- Akudo U Anokwute
- Internal Medicine, Brookdale University Hospital Medical Center, Brooklyn, USA
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- Internal Medicine, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, USA
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- Internal Medicine/Community Medicine, Mercer University School of Medicine, Macon, USA
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Al E'ed A. Henoch-Schönlein purpura in Saudi Arabia: characteristics and rare vital organ involvement. Minerva Pediatr (Torino) 2020; 73:363-370. [PMID: 32960004 DOI: 10.23736/s2724-5276.20.05962-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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Henoch-Schönlein purpura (HSP) is the most common small vessel vasculitis in children with an annual incidence of between 10 and 30 per 100,000. It is an inflammation that affects many organs primarily in the skin, gastrointestinal (GI) tract, musculoskeletal, also vital organs like kidneys and lungs which may lead to chronic kidney disease and pulmonary hemorrhage. In this review, we are showing the characteristics of Saudi patients with HSP and the relation with preceding infections, gender, and seasonal variations in addition to the common and most severe systemic involvements. We found cases that were challenging to diagnose and others with unfortunate fetal complications.
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- Ashwaq Al E'ed
- Department of Pediatrics, College of Medicine, Qassim University, Qassim, Saudi Arabia -
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Lee KH, Hong SH, Jun J, Jo Y, Jo W, Choi D, Joo J, Jung G, Ahn S, Kronbichler A, Eisenhut M, Shin JI. Treatment of refractory IgA vasculitis with dapsone: a systematic review. Clin Exp Pediatr 2020; 63:158-163. [PMID: 32024340 PMCID: PMC7254170 DOI: 10.3345/kjp.2019.00514] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/15/2019] [Accepted: 09/23/2019] [Indexed: 11/27/2022] Open
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IgA vasculitis, formerly known as Henoch-Schönlein purpura, is a systemic IgA-mediated vasculitis of the small vessels commonly seen in children. The natural history of IgA vasculitis is generally self-limiting; however, one-third of patients experience symptom recurrence and a refractory course. This systematic review examined the use of dapsone in refractory IgA vasculitis cases. A literature search of PubMed databases retrieved 13 articles published until June 14, 2018. The most common clinical feature was a palpable rash (100% of patients), followed by joint pain (69.2%). Treatment response within 1-2 days was observed in 6 of 26 patients (23.1%) versus within 3-7 days in 17 patients (65.4%). Relapse after treatment discontinuation was reported in 17 patients (65.4%) but not in 3 patients (11.5 %). Four of the 26 patients (15.4%) reported adverse effects of dapsone including arthralgia (7.7%), rash (7.7%), and dapsone hypersensitivity syndrome (3.8%). Our findings suggest that dapsone may affect refractory IgA vasculitis. Multicenter randomized placebo-controlled trials are necessary to determine the standard dosage of dapsone at initial or tapering of treatment in IgA vasculitis patients and evaluate whether dapsone has a significant benefit versus steroids or other medications.
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- Keum Hwa Lee
- Department of Pediatrics, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.,Division of Pediatric Nephrology, Severance Children's Hospital, Seoul, Korea
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- Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine IV (Nephrology and Hypertension), Medical University of Innsbruck, Innsbruck, Austria
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- Luton & Dunstable University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Luton, UK
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- Department of Pediatrics, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.,Division of Pediatric Nephrology, Severance Children's Hospital, Seoul, Korea.,Institute of Kidney Disease Research, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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Gökçe Ş, Kurugöl Z, Koturoğlu G, Aslan A. Predictive role of laboratory markers and clinical features for recurrent Henoch-Schönlein Purpura in childhood: A study from Turkey. Mod Rheumatol 2020; 30:1047-1052. [PMID: 31711347 DOI: 10.1080/14397595.2019.1690966] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/16/2023]
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Objectives: Henoch Schönlein Purpura is the most common systemic vasculitis of the childhood. The objective of this study was to evaluate whether there is a clinical significance of laboratory parameters and clinical features on the prediction of the recurrent Henoch Schönlein Purpura in children.Methods: For recurrent Henoch Schönlein Purpura, several laboratory results and clinical features were examined to identify the predictor factors via the logistic regression model in 99 children with Henoch Schönlein Purpura. A p-value of <.05 was considered significant. The patients were divided into two groups as the first attack and the recurrent.Results: The demographic features and laboratory results were not found statistically significant between the two groups (p > .05). The multiple logistic regression model showed that the risk of recurrent Henoch Schönlein Purpura increased 17.2-fold in children with Henoch Schönlein Purpura affected by the four systems including skin, joint, kidney and gastrointestinal system [Odds Ratio (OR) 17.2, 95% CI 1.4-12; p < .001].Conclusion: In our inpatient population, the laboratory characteristics were detected not to be a factor for the prediction of recurrence. However, the four systems including skin, joint, kidney and gastrointestinal involvement may be used as a predictive factor for recurrent HSP.
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- Şule Gökçe
- Ege University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, General Pediatrics Unit, Ege University, Bornova, Turkey
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- Ege University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, General Pediatrics Unit, Ege University, Bornova, Turkey
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- Ege University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, General Pediatrics Unit, Ege University, Bornova, Turkey
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- Ege University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, General Pediatrics Unit, Ege University, Bornova, Turkey
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Isobe M, Amano K, Arimura Y, Ishizu A, Ito S, Kaname S, Kobayashi S, Komagata Y, Komuro I, Komori K, Takahashi K, Tanemoto K, Hasegawa H, Harigai M, Fujimoto S, Miyazaki T, Miyata T, Yamada H, Yoshida A, Wada T, Inoue Y, Uchida HA, Ota H, Okazaki T, Onimaru M, Kawakami T, Kinouchi R, Kurata A, Kosuge H, Sada KE, Shigematsu K, Suematsu E, Sueyoshi E, Sugihara T, Sugiyama H, Takeno M, Tamura N, Tsutsumino M, Dobashi H, Nakaoka Y, Nagasaka K, Maejima Y, Yoshifuji H, Watanabe Y, Ozaki S, Kimura T, Shigematsu H, Yamauchi-Takihara K, Murohara T, Momomura SI. JCS 2017 Guideline on Management of Vasculitis Syndrome - Digest Version. Circ J 2020; 84:299-359. [PMID: 31956163 DOI: 10.1253/circj.cj-19-0773] [Citation(s) in RCA: 55] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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- Department of Rheumatology and Clinical Immunology, Saitama Medical Center, Saitama Medical University
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- Department of Rheumatology and Nephrology, Kyorin University School of Medicine.,Internal Medicine, Kichijoji Asahi Hospital
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- Department of Medical Laboratory Science, Faculty of Health Sciences, Hokkaido University
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- Department of Pediatrics, Graduate School of Medicine, Yokohama City University
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- Department of Nephrology and Rheumatology, Kyorin University School of Medicine
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- Department of Nephrology and Rheumatology, Kyorin University School of Medicine
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, The University of Tokyo Graduate School of Medicine
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- Division of Vascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine
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- Department of Pathology, Toho University Ohashi Medical Center
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Kawasaki Medical School
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- Department of Hematology, Clinical Immunology, and Infectious Diseases, Ehime University Graduate School of Medicine
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- Department of Rheumatology, School of Medicine, Tokyo Women's Medical University
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- Department of Hemovascular Medicine and Artificial Organs, Faculty of Medicine, University of Miyazaki
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- Vascular Center, Sanno Hospital and Sanno Medical Center
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- Medical Center for Rheumatic Diseases, Seirei Yokohama Hospital
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- Department of Nephrology and Laboratory Medicine, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kanazawa University
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- Department of Chronic Kidney Disease and Cardiovascular Disease, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences
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- Department of Advanced MRI Collaboration Research, Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine
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- Vice-Director, Shizuoka Medical Center, National Hospital Organization
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- Division of Pathophysiological and Experimental Pathology, Department of Pathology, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kyushu University
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- Division of Dermatology, Tohoku Medical and Pharmaceutical University
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- Medicine and Engineering Combined Research Institute, Asahikawa Medical University.,Department of Ophthalmology, Asahikawa Medical University
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- Department of Molecular Pathology, Tokyo Medical University
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- Department of Nephrology, Rheumatology, Endocrinology and Metabolism, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, International University of Health and Welfare Mita Hospital
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- Division of Internal Medicine and Rheumatology, National Hospital Organization, Kyushu Medical Center
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- Department of Radiological Science, Nagasaki University Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences
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- Department of Lifetime Clinical Immunology, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Tokyo Medical and Dental University
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- Department of Human Resource Development of Dialysis Therapy for Kidney Disease, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences
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- Department of Allergy and Rheumatology, Nippon Medical School Graduate School of Medicine
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- Department of Internal Medicine and Rheumatology, Juntendo University Faculty of Medicine
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- Division of Hematology, Rheumatology and Respiratory Medicine Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Kagawa University
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- Department of Vascular Physiology, National Cerebral and Cardiovascular Center Research Institute
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- Department of Rheumatology, Ome Municipal General Hospital
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Tokyo Medical and Dental University
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- Department of Rheumatology and Clinical Immunology, Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto University
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- Division of Rheumatology and Allergology, Department of Internal Medicine, St. Marianna University School of Medicine
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Kyoto University Graduate School of Medicine
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- Clinical Research Center for Medicine, International University of Health and Welfare
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- Department of Cardiology, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine
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Batu ED, Ozen S. Measuring Vasculitis with Numbers: Outcome Scores. Curr Rheumatol Rev 2019; 16:21-28. [PMID: 31804163 DOI: 10.2174/1573397115666191126093927] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/04/2018] [Revised: 10/31/2018] [Accepted: 11/09/2019] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Primary Systemic Vasculitides (PSV) are a heterogeneous group of diseases. Outcome scores are important to evaluate vasculitis patients in a more structured and standard way and these help physicians to predict patients with poor prognosis or high risk of relapse. Furthermore, we need reliable outcome measures for clinical trials. There are a number of vasculitis outcome scores available in the clinical practice with different strengths and limitations. These are mainly measures of disease activity, disease damage, response to treatment and quality of life. Birmingham Vasculitis Activity Score (BVAS) and its pediatric version aim to evaluate a wide scope of PSV. On the other hand, some outcome studies have focused on a single vasculitis type since the whole group includes different diseases with heterogeneous clinical features. The aim of this review is to provide an overview on outcome measures currently being used in the evaluation of patients with PSV. We mainly focus on immunoglobulin A vasculitis/Henochschönlein purpura, Kawasaki disease, anti-neutrophil cytoplasmic antibody (ANCA)-associated vasculitis, polyarteritis nodosa, Takayasu arteritis and Behçet's disease.
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- Ezgi Deniz Batu
- Division of Rheumatology, Department of Pediatrics, University of Health Sciences, Ankara Training and Research Hospital, Ankara, Turkey
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- Division of Rheumatology, Department of Pediatrics, Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey
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Schinzel V, Fernandez JD, Clemente G, Fraga MM, Andrade MC, Len CA, Terreri MT. The profile and clinical outcomes of patients with renal involvement due to IgA vasculitis: is azathioprine a good option for treatment? Adv Rheumatol 2019; 59:21. [PMID: 31113470 DOI: 10.1186/s42358-019-0064-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/16/2018] [Accepted: 05/01/2019] [Indexed: 02/02/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The Henoch-Schönlein Purpura (HSP) orIgA vasculitis is the most common vasculitis of childhood and may occur with renal involvement, with hematuria and / or proteinuria, and may cause severe and non-reversible sequelae. OBJECTIVES To establish the profile of patients with renal involvement due to IgA vasculitisand to describe our experience with the use of azathioprine to treat patients with nephritis. METHODS Clinical data were retrospectively collected from medical records of patients with IgA vasculitiswho attended the pediatric rheumatology unit between 1995 and 2017. Patients were separated into two groups based on whether or notthey weretreated with non-glucocorticoid immunosuppressants. RESULTS From the178 patients with IgA vasculitis,nephritis was found in67 patients (37.6%), 13 of whom receivedtreatment with non-glucocorticoid immunosuppressants. Ten patients responded well to azathioprine and 1 patient to cyclosporine. Forty patients received oral glucocorticoids, whilst 16received intravenous glucocorticoids. CONCLUSION Azathioprine may be beneficial in the treatment of IgA vasculitis with renal involvement.
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- Vânia Schinzel
- Pediatric Rheumatology division, Pediatric Department, Universidade Federal de São Paulo, Rua Borges Lagoa, 802, São Paulo, SP, 04038-001, Brazil
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- Pediatric Rheumatology division, Pediatric Department, Universidade Federal de São Paulo, Rua Borges Lagoa, 802, São Paulo, SP, 04038-001, Brazil
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- Pediatric Rheumatology division, Pediatric Department, Universidade Federal de São Paulo, Rua Borges Lagoa, 802, São Paulo, SP, 04038-001, Brazil
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- Pediatric Rheumatology division, Pediatric Department, Universidade Federal de São Paulo, Rua Borges Lagoa, 802, São Paulo, SP, 04038-001, Brazil
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- Pediatric Nephrology division, Pediatric Department, Universidade Federal de São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Pediatric Rheumatology division, Pediatric Department, Universidade Federal de São Paulo, Rua Borges Lagoa, 802, São Paulo, SP, 04038-001, Brazil
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- Pediatric Rheumatology division, Pediatric Department, Universidade Federal de São Paulo, Rua Borges Lagoa, 802, São Paulo, SP, 04038-001, Brazil.
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Ozen S, Marks SD, Brogan P, Groot N, de Graeff N, Avcin T, Bader-Meunier B, Dolezalova P, Feldman BM, Kone-Paut I, Lahdenne P, McCann L, Pilkington C, Ravelli A, van Royen A, Uziel Y, Vastert B, Wulffraat N, Kamphuis S, Beresford MW. European consensus-based recommendations for diagnosis and treatment of immunoglobulin A vasculitis—the SHARE initiative. Rheumatology (Oxford) 2019; 58:1607-1616. [DOI: 10.1093/rheumatology/kez041] [Citation(s) in RCA: 101] [Impact Index Per Article: 20.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/31/2018] [Revised: 01/09/2019] [Indexed: 01/25/2023] Open
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Objectives
IgA vasculitis (IgAV, formerly known as Henoch–Schönlein purpura) is the most common cause of systemic vasculitis in childhood. To date, there are no internationally agreed, evidence-based guidelines concerning the appropriate diagnosis and treatment of IgAV in children. Accordingly, treatment regimens differ widely. The European initiative SHARE (Single Hub and Access point for paediatric Rheumatology in Europe) aims to optimize care for children with rheumatic diseases. The aim therefore was to provide internationally agreed consensus recommendations for diagnosis and treatment for children with IgAV.
Methods
Recommendations were developed by a consensus process in accordance with the EULAR standard operating procedures. An extensive systematic literature review was performed, and evidence-based recommendations were extrapolated from the included papers. These were evaluated by a panel of 16 international experts via online surveys and subsequent consensus meeting, using nominal group technique. Recommendations were accepted when ⩾80% of experts agreed.
Results
In total, 7 recommendations for diagnosis and 19 for treatment of paediatric IgAV were accepted. Diagnostic recommendations included: appropriate use of skin and renal biopsy, renal work-up and imaging. Treatment recommendations included: the importance of appropriate analgesia and angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor use and non-renal indications for CS use, as well as a structured approach to treating IgAV nephritis, including appropriate use of CS and second-line agents in mild, moderate and severe disease along with use of angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors and maintenance therapy.
Conclusion
The SHARE initiative provides international, evidence-based recommendations for the diagnosis and treatment of IgAV that will facilitate improvement and uniformity of care.
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- Seza Ozen
- Department of Paediatrics, Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey
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- Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust, University College London Great Ormond Street Institute of Child Health, London, UK
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- Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust, University College London Great Ormond Street Institute of Child Health, London, UK
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- Wilhelmina Children’s Hospital, University Medical Center, Utrecht
- Sophia Children’s Hospital, Erasmus University Medical Centre, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
- Department of Paediatric Rheumatology, Alder Hey Children’s NHS Foundation Trust, Liverpool, UK
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- Wilhelmina Children’s Hospital, University Medical Center, Utrecht
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- Department of Paediatric Rheumatology, University Children’s Hospital Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia
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- General University Hospital and 1 Faculty of Medicine, Charles University, Prague, Czech Republic
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- The Hospital for Sick Children, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada
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- Department of Paediatric Rheumatology, Bicêtre University Hospital, Paris, France
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- Hospital for Children and Adolescents, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland
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- Department of Paediatric Rheumatology, Alder Hey Children’s NHS Foundation Trust, Liverpool, UK
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- Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust, University College London Great Ormond Street Institute of Child Health, London, UK
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- Wilhelmina Children’s Hospital, University Medical Center, Utrecht
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- Meir Medical Centre, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- Wilhelmina Children’s Hospital, University Medical Center, Utrecht
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- Wilhelmina Children’s Hospital, University Medical Center, Utrecht
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- Sophia Children’s Hospital, Erasmus University Medical Centre, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Paediatric Rheumatology, Alder Hey Children’s NHS Foundation Trust, Liverpool, UK
- Institute of Translational Medicine, University of Liverpool and Alder Hey children's NHS Foundation Trust, Members of Liverpool Health Partners, Liverpool, UK
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Oni L, Sampath S. Childhood IgA Vasculitis (Henoch Schonlein Purpura)-Advances and Knowledge Gaps. Front Pediatr 2019; 7:257. [PMID: 31316952 PMCID: PMC6610473 DOI: 10.3389/fped.2019.00257] [Citation(s) in RCA: 91] [Impact Index Per Article: 18.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/10/2019] [Accepted: 06/06/2019] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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Immunoglobulin A vasculitis (IgAV; formerly Henoch Schonlein Purpura) is the most common form of childhood vasculitis. It can occur in any age and peaks around 4-6 years old. It demonstrates seasonal variation implicating a role for environmental triggers and geographical variation. The diagnosis is made clinically and 95% of patients will present with a rash, together with any from a triad of other systems-gastrointestinal, musculoskeletal, and renal. Most cases of IgAV in children have an excellent outcome. Treatment may be required during the acute phase for gastrointestinal involvement and renal involvement, termed IgAV nephritis (previously HSP nephritis), is the most serious long-term manifestation accounting for ~1-2% of all childhood end stage kidney disease (ESKD). It therefore requires a period of renal monitoring conducted for 6-12 months. Patients presenting with nephrotic and/or nephritic syndrome or whom develop significant persistent proteinuria should undergo a renal biopsy to evaluate the extent of renal inflammation and there are now international consensus guidelines that outline the indications for when to do this. At present there is no evidence to support the use of medications at the outset in all patients to prevent subsequent renal inflammation. Consensus management guidelines suggest using oral corticosteroids for milder disease, oral, or intravenous corticosteroids plus azathioprine or mycophenolate mofetil or intravenous cyclophosphamide for moderate disease and intravenous corticosteroids with cyclophosphamide for severe disease. Angiotensin system inhibitors act as adjunctive treatment for persisting proteinuria and frequently relapsing disease may necessitate the use of immunosuppressant agents. Renal outcomes in this disease have remained static over time and progress may be hindered due to many reasons, including the lack of reliable disease biomarkers and an absence of core outcome measures allowing for accurate comparison between studies. This review article summarizes the current evidence supporting the management of this condition highlighting recent findings and areas of unmet need. In order to improve the long term outcomes in this condition international research collaboration is urgently required.
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- Louise Oni
- Department of Paediatric Nephrology, Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust Hospital, Liverpool, United Kingdom.,Department of Women's and Children's Health, Institute of Translational Medicine, University of Liverpool, Liverpool, United Kingdom
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- Department of Paediatric Rheumatology, Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust Hospital, Liverpool, United Kingdom
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Koshiba K, Muraoka S, Nanki T, Komatsumoto S. Successful Treatment of IgA Vasculitis Complicated with Bowel Perforation and Crescentic Glomerulonephritis by Combination Therapy of Glucocorticoid, Cyclosporine and Factor XIII Replacement. Intern Med 2018; 57:3035-3040. [PMID: 29877285 PMCID: PMC6232042 DOI: 10.2169/internalmedicine.0931-18] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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We report the findings of an 18-year-old boy with immunoglobulin A vasculitis (IgAV) complicated with bowel perforation and nephritis. He presented with abdominal pain, arthralgia and palpable purpura. Massive proteinuria developed during his clinical course. The patient was treated successfully using combination therapy of glucocorticoid (GC), cyclosporine (CYA) and factor XIII (F XIII) replacement. A standard treatment strategy for severe IgAV patients has not been established due to its rarity. Combination therapy using GC, CYA and F XIII replacement should be considered for severe IgAV patients.
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- Keiko Koshiba
- Department of Internal Medicine, Japanese Red Cross Ashikaga Hospital, Japan
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Japanese Red Cross Ashikaga Hospital, Japan
- Division of Rheumatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Toho University School of Medicine, Japan
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- Division of Rheumatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Toho University School of Medicine, Japan
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Japanese Red Cross Ashikaga Hospital, Japan
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Fedakar A. Henoch Schönlein Purpura in children: Clinical features and risk factors for renal involvement. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2018. [DOI: 10.17546/msd.432588] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/02/2023]
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Batu ED, Sarı A, Erden A, Sönmez HE, Armağan B, Kalyoncu U, Karadağ Ö, Bilginer Y, Akdoğan A, Kiraz S, Özen S. Comparing immunoglobulin A vasculitis (Henoch-Schönlein purpura) in children and adults: a single-centre study from Turkey. Scand J Rheumatol 2018; 47:481-486. [PMID: 29912602 DOI: 10.1080/03009742.2018.1448111] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/14/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Immunoglobulin A vasculitis/Henoch-Schönlein purpura (IgAV/HSP) is a systemic vasculitis involving small vessels with the deposition of immune complexes containing IgA. It is the most common primary systemic vasculitis of childhood and is much less common in adults. Our aim was to investigate the differences and similarities between adult and paediatric patients with IgAV/HSP. METHOD We retrospectively evaluated the medical records of 35 adult and 159 paediatric (˂ 18 years old) patients with a clinical diagnosis of IgAV/HSP who were seen at the Departments of Rheumatology and Pediatric Rheumatology, Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey. The paediatric and adult patients were classified with IgAV/HSP according to the Ankara 2008 and American College of Rheumatology 1990 criteria, respectively. RESULTS Upper respiratory tract infection was a common predisposing factor for both adults (34.3%) and children (21.4%). Creatinine and C-reactive protein were higher; and skin biopsy, hypertension, renal involvement, haematuria, proteinuria, and renal insufficiency at diagnosis were more frequent in adults than in children. Thrombocyte count was higher in children than in adults. Follow-up without treatment and complete recovery were more frequent in children, while persistent haematuria, chronic renal failure, relapse, and the use of corticosteroids/azathioprine were more frequent in adults. The only independent predictive factor for relapse was persistent haematuria. CONCLUSION Various clinical and laboratory characteristics differ between children and adults with IgAV/HSP. Overall, IgAV/HSP has a self-limiting course in children but represents a more severe form of disease in adults, with more severe renal involvement. Persistent haematuria is a predictive factor for relapse.
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- E D Batu
- a Division of Rheumatology, Department of Pediatrics , Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine , Ankara , Turkey
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- b Division of Rheumatology, Department of Internal Medicine , Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine , Ankara , Turkey
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- b Division of Rheumatology, Department of Internal Medicine , Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine , Ankara , Turkey
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- a Division of Rheumatology, Department of Pediatrics , Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine , Ankara , Turkey
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- b Division of Rheumatology, Department of Internal Medicine , Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine , Ankara , Turkey
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- b Division of Rheumatology, Department of Internal Medicine , Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine , Ankara , Turkey
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- b Division of Rheumatology, Department of Internal Medicine , Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine , Ankara , Turkey
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- a Division of Rheumatology, Department of Pediatrics , Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine , Ankara , Turkey
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- b Division of Rheumatology, Department of Internal Medicine , Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine , Ankara , Turkey
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- b Division of Rheumatology, Department of Internal Medicine , Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine , Ankara , Turkey
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- a Division of Rheumatology, Department of Pediatrics , Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine , Ankara , Turkey
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Wang J, Ying Q, Zhong S, Chen Y, Di Y, Dai X, Zheng J, Shen M. Elevated urinary monocyte chemoattractant protein-1 levels in children with Henoch-Schonlein purpura nephritis. Pediatr Neonatol 2018; 59:238-243. [PMID: 28919104 DOI: 10.1016/j.pedneo.2017.08.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/27/2016] [Revised: 05/19/2017] [Accepted: 08/22/2017] [Indexed: 10/19/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Chemokine monocyte chemoattractant protein-1 (MCP-1) has been proved as a potential urinary biomarker in nephropathies. The aim of this study was to investigate the urinary monocyte chemoattractant protein-1 (MCP-1) levels and clinical significance in Henoch-Schonlein purpura (HSP) children with and without nephritis and determine the association of MCP-1 with proteinuria. METHODS A total of 261 HSP children-with or without nephritis-and 84 healthy control children were enrolled in this study. Of these, 126 HSP nephritis (HSPN) children were subdivided into three groups according to total urine protein in 24 h (TUP): Group A, mild proteinuria group with TUP <25 mg/kg; Group B, moderate proteinuria group with TUP ≥25 mg/kg and <50 mg/kg; Group C, severe proteinuria group with TUP ≥50 mg/kg. Urinary MCP-1 levels were determined by ELISA. Levels of serum creatinine (Cr), blood urea nitrogen (BUN), urinary α1-micro globulin (α1-MG), micro-albumin (mAlb), immunoglobulin G (IgG), transferrin (TRF) and TUP were performed to determine their associations with MCP-1. RESULTS Urinary MCP-1 was significantly higher in HSPN group in comparison with HSP group and controls (P < 0.05), but no significant difference was found between the HSP group and the healthy group (P > 0.05). The levels of urinary MCP-1 increased in parallel to the enhancement of total urine protein in 24 h in HSPN patients. There were statistically significant differences among these three groups of HSPN children (p < 0.05). Urinary MCP-1 correlated positively with urinary α1-MG, mAlb, IgG, TRF and TUP in HSPN, whereas no correlation was observed with serum Cr and BUN. CONCLUSIONS MCP-1 was elevated in children with HSPN and correlated with proteinuria. Urinary MCP-1 could be used as a suitable, non-invasive biomarker to provide valuable information not only for the diagnosis of HSPN, but also for evaluation of severity of renal damage.
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- Jiapei Wang
- Department of Pediatric Rheumatology and Immunology, Ningbo Women and Children's Hospital, 339 Liuting Street, Ningbo, Zhejiang 315000, China
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- Medicine School, Ningbo University, 818 Fenghua Road, Ningbo, Zhejiang 315000, China
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- Department of Pediatric Rheumatology and Immunology, Ningbo Women and Children's Hospital, 339 Liuting Street, Ningbo, Zhejiang 315000, China
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- Department of Pediatric Rheumatology and Immunology, Ningbo Women and Children's Hospital, 339 Liuting Street, Ningbo, Zhejiang 315000, China
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- Department of Pediatric Rheumatology and Immunology, Ningbo Women and Children's Hospital, 339 Liuting Street, Ningbo, Zhejiang 315000, China.
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- Department of Pediatric Rheumatology and Immunology, Ningbo Women and Children's Hospital, 339 Liuting Street, Ningbo, Zhejiang 315000, China
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- Department of Pediatric Rheumatology and Immunology, Ningbo Women and Children's Hospital, 339 Liuting Street, Ningbo, Zhejiang 315000, China
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- Medicine School, Ningbo University, 818 Fenghua Road, Ningbo, Zhejiang 315000, China
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Lei WT, Tsai PL, Chu SH, Kao YH, Lin CY, Fang LC, Shyur SD, Lin YW, Wu SI. Incidence and risk factors for recurrent Henoch-Schönlein purpura in children from a 16-year nationwide database. Pediatr Rheumatol Online J 2018; 16:25. [PMID: 29661187 PMCID: PMC5902957 DOI: 10.1186/s12969-018-0247-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 43] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/29/2018] [Accepted: 04/11/2018] [Indexed: 01/10/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The recurrence rate of Henoch-Schönlein purpura (HSP) is 2.7%-30%, with varied average intervals between the first and second episodes. Few studies have explored the incidence and risk factors for recurrent HSP. METHODS We used a 16-year nationwide database to analyze the incidence of recurrent HSP. Patients with HSP were identified, and risk factors for recurrent HSP were explored. Kaplan-Meier and Cox regression model analyses were performed, and covariates were adjusted in the multivariate model. RESULTS From January 1, 1997 to December 31, 2012, among 2,886,836 individuals in the National Health Insurance Research Database, 1002 HSP patients aged < 18 years were identified. Among them, 164 had ≥2 HSP episodes (recurrence rate, 16.4%; incidence of recurrent HSP, 7.05 per 100 person-years); 83.6% patients with one HSP episode remained free of secondary HSP. The average time intervals between the first and second and second and third HSP episodes were 9.2 and 6.4 months, respectively. After adjusting for demographic parameters, comorbidities, and socioeconomic status, recurrent HSP was found to occur more frequently in patients who had renal involvement (adjusted hazard ratio, 2.41; 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.64-3.54; p < 0.001), were receiving steroid therapy for > 10 days (adjusted hazard ratio, 8.13; 95%CI, 2.51-26.36; p < 0.001), and had allergic rhinitis (adjusted hazard ratio, 1.63; 95%CI, 1.06-2.50; p = 0.026). CONCLUSIONS The annual incidence of recurrent HSP was low. However, children who had underlying allergic rhinitis, presented with renal involvement, and received steroid treatment for > 10 days should be notified regarding the possibility of recurrence.
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- Wei-Te Lei
- 0000 0004 0573 007Xgrid.413593.9Division of Allergy, Immunology, Rheumatology Disease, Department of Pediatrics, Mackay Memorial Hospital, Hsinchu, Taiwan
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- Division of Colorectal Surgery, Department of Surgery, Mackey Memorial Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
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- 0000 0004 0573 007Xgrid.413593.9Division of Allergy, Immunology, Rheumatology Disease, Department of Pediatrics, Mackay Memorial Hospital, Hsinchu, Taiwan
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- 0000 0004 0573 007Xgrid.413593.9Division of Allergy, Immunology, Rheumatology Disease, Department of Pediatrics, Mackay Memorial Hospital, Hsinchu, Taiwan
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- 0000 0004 0573 007Xgrid.413593.9Department of Pediatrics, Mackay Memorial Hospital, Hsinchu, Taiwan
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- 0000 0004 0573 007Xgrid.413593.9Division of Allergy, Immunology, Rheumatology Disease, Department of Pediatrics, Mackay Memorial Hospital, Hsinchu, Taiwan
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- 0000 0004 0573 007Xgrid.413593.9Division of Allergy, Immunology, Rheumatology Disease, Department of Pediatrics, Mackay Memorial Hospital, Hsinchu, Taiwan
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- 0000 0004 0573 007Xgrid.413593.9Department of Medical Research, Mackay Memorial Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Medicine, Mackay Medical College, No.45, Minsheng Rd., Tamsui Dist., New Taipei City, 25160, Taiwan. .,Audiology and Speech Language Pathology, Mackay Medical College, No.45, Minsheng Rd., Tamsui Dist., New Taipei City, 25160, Taiwan. .,Department of Psychiatry, Mackay Memorial Hospital, No.45, Minsheng Rd., Tamsui Dist., New Taipei City, 25160, Taiwan.
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Buscatti IM, Casella BB, Aikawa NE, Watanabe A, Farhat SCL, Campos LMA, Silva CA. Henoch-Schönlein purpura nephritis: initial risk factors and outcomes in a Latin American tertiary center. Clin Rheumatol 2018; 37:1319-1324. [PMID: 29330742 DOI: 10.1007/s10067-017-3972-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/10/2017] [Revised: 12/19/2017] [Accepted: 12/22/2017] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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The objective of this study was to evaluate prevalence, initial risk factors, and outcomes in Henoch-Schönlein purpura nephritis (HSPN) patients in Latin America. Two hundred ninety-six patients (validated EULAR/PRINTO/PRES HSP criteria) were assessed by demographic data, clinical/laboratorial involvements, and treatments in the first 3 months after diagnosis. They were followed-up in a Latin American tertiary center and were divided in two groups: with and without nephritis. Persistent non-nephrotic proteinuria, nephrotic proteinuria, and acute/chronic kidney injury were also systematically evaluated at 1, 5, 10, and 15 years after diagnosis. HSPN was evidenced in 139/296 (47%) in the first 3 months. The median age at diagnosis was significantly higher in HSPN patients compared without renal involvement [6.6 (1.5-17.7) vs. 5.7 (0.9-13.5) years, p = 0.022]. The frequencies of persistent purpura (31 vs. 10%, p < 0.0001), recurrent abdominal pain (16 vs. 7%, p = 0.011), gastrointestinal bleeding (25 vs. 10%, p < 0.0001), and corticosteroid use (54 vs. 41%, p = 0.023) were significantly higher in the former group. Logistic regression demonstrated that the independent variables associated with HSNP were persistent purpura (OR = 3.601; 95% CI (1.605-8.079); p = 0.002) and gastrointestinal bleeding (OR = 2.991; 95% CI (1.245-7.183); p = 0.014). Further analysis of patients without HSPN in the first 3 months revealed that 29/118 (25%) had persistent non-nephrotic proteinuria and/or hematuria in 1 year, 19/61 (31%) in 5 years, 6/17 (35%) in 10 years and 4/6 (67%) in 15 years after diagnosis. None of them had chronic kidney injury or were submitted to renal replacement therapy. The present study observed HSPN in almost one half of patients in the first months of disease, and HSPN was associated with persistent purpura and gastrointestinal bleeding. One fourth of patients had nephritis only evidenced during follow-up without severe renal manifestations.
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- Izabel M Buscatti
- Pediatric Rheumatology Unit, Children's Institute, Hospital das Clinicas HCFMUSP, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de Sao Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brazil
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- Pediatric Rheumatology Unit, Children's Institute, Hospital das Clinicas HCFMUSP, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de Sao Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brazil
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- Pediatric Rheumatology Unit, Children's Institute, Hospital das Clinicas HCFMUSP, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de Sao Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brazil
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- Pediatric Nephrology Unit, Children's Institute, Hospital das Clinicas HCFMUSP, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de Sao Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brazil
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- Pediatric Rheumatology Unit, Children's Institute, Hospital das Clinicas HCFMUSP, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de Sao Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brazil
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- Pediatric Rheumatology Unit, Children's Institute, Hospital das Clinicas HCFMUSP, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de Sao Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brazil
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- Pediatric Rheumatology Unit, Children's Institute, Hospital das Clinicas HCFMUSP, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de Sao Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brazil.
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"Joining the Spots in Adults and Young Tots": A Clinicopathological Study of Henoch-Schönlein Purpura (IgA Vasculitis). Am J Dermatopathol 2017; 39:587-592. [PMID: 28731865 DOI: 10.1097/dad.0000000000000761] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Henoch-Schönlein Purpura (HSP; IgA vasculitis), the most common vasculitis of childhood, has a wide spectrum of clinical manifestations ranging from palpable purpura with abdominal pain and arthritis to the more morbid renal involvement. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES To study and correlate the clinical presentation, laboratory values, skin and renal histopathology and immunofluoroscence findings in HSP. MATERIAL AND METHODS A total of 44 cases of HSP from March 2011 to February 2014 were studied for the above features along with their clinical outcomes. RESULTS The mean age of the patients at presentation was 28.4 years (range 4.5-69 years) with 26.2% being children younger than 15 years. Purpura at presentation was seen in all with 77.1% cases exhibiting extracutaneous involvement. Skin biopsy revealed leukocytoclastic vasculitis in all cases, dominant IgA deposition in the papillary dermal vessels in 43 cases (97.7%), associated C3 in 10 cases (23.3%), and full-house positivity in 1 case. One case without skin immunofluorescence had renal mesangial IgA deposits. Nine cases (20.9%) with an average age of 39 years had renal symptoms and displayed varied histology from focal mesangioproliferative glomerulonephritis to crescentic. All of them had dominant mesangial IgA deposits, majority falling into International Study of Kidney Disease in Children (ISKDC) class IIIb. Peritubular capillaritis was noted in 3 cases. Two patients (4.5%) progressed to end stage renal disease, one of whom had cellular crescents at presentation. CONCLUSIONS HSP was seen both in children and adults. Renal involvement was seen in 20.9% cases, all older than 14 years, and 66.7% with extracutaneous manifestations. The outcome in this series was favorable in 96% cases.
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Lee KH, Park JH, Kim DH, Hwang J, Lee G, Hyun JS, Heo ST, Choi JH, Kim M, Kim M, Kim SI, Eisenhut M, Kronbichler A, Shin JI. Dapsone as a potential treatment option for Henoch-Schönlein Purpura (HSP). Med Hypotheses 2017; 108:42-45. [PMID: 29055398 DOI: 10.1016/j.mehy.2017.07.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/07/2017] [Accepted: 07/15/2017] [Indexed: 01/15/2023]
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Henoch-Schönlein Purpura (HSP, IgA vasculitis) is an immunoglobulin A (IgA) mediated disorder characterized by systemic vasculitis with variable presentation, frequently affecting the skin, mucous membrane, joints, kidneys, and rarely lungs and the central nervous system. Interestingly, enhanced production of interleukin-8 (IL-8) levels are found during active disease and increased levels have been reported in supernatants from human umbilical venous endothelial cells after stimulation with sera from patients affected by HSP. While corticosteroid therapy is currently the recommended treatment for HSP, dapsone, an anti-leprosy agent, has also recently been suggested to have therapeutic efficacy due to its ability to suppress IL-8. Moreover, in addition to IL-8 suppression, dapsone has been reported to exert various anti-inflammatory effects by inhibiting the generation of toxic free radicals, myeloperoxidase mediated halogenation that converts H2O2 to HOCl, leukocyte chemotaxis, production of tumor necrosis factor, and other anti-inflammatory molecules. This review aims to provide a solid hypothesis for the pathogenesis of vasculitis in HSP. Moreover, we highlight potential mechanistic actions of dapsone in hopes that dapsone may be considered as an alternative viable treatment for patients affected by HSP.
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- Keum Hwa Lee
- Department of Pediatrics, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea; Department of Pediatric Nephrology, Severance Children's Hospital, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Yonsei University College of Medicine, Severance Hospital, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Yonsei University College of Medicine, Severance Hospital, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Yonsei University College of Medicine, Severance Hospital, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Semmelweis University, Faculty of Medicine, Budapest, Hungary
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- Yonsei University College of Medicine, Severance Hospital, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Yonsei University College of Medicine, Severance Hospital, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Yonsei University College of Medicine, Severance Hospital, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Yonsei University College of Medicine, Severance Hospital, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Yonsei University College of Medicine, Severance Hospital, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Yonsei University College of Medicine, Severance Hospital, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Pediatrics, Luton & Dunstable University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Lewsey Road, Luton LU4ODZ, United Kingdom
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- Department of Internal Medicine IV, Medical University Innsbruck, Innsbruck, Austria
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- Department of Pediatrics, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea; Department of Pediatric Nephrology, Severance Children's Hospital, Seoul, Republic of Korea; Institute of Kidney Disease Research, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
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Feng D, Huang WY, Hao S, Niu XL, Wang P, Wu Y, Zhu GH. A single-center analysis of Henoch-Schonlein purpura nephritis with nephrotic proteinuria in children. Pediatr Rheumatol Online J 2017; 15:15. [PMID: 28257644 PMCID: PMC5336674 DOI: 10.1186/s12969-017-0146-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/26/2016] [Accepted: 02/24/2017] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND In children with Henoch-Schonlein purpura nephritis (HSPN), the degree of proteinuria has been proven to be not only a sign of kidney damage, but also an accelerator of kidney disease progression. Nephrotic proteinuria at disease onset has been proposed as a predictor of a poor renal outcome. This study aims to assess the clinical and pathological features of HSPN with nephrotic proteinuria in a single center. METHODS One hundred thirty-seven patients with HSPN who visited Shanghai Children's Hospital from January 2009 to December 2013 were retrospectively reviewed. The patients were divided into 2 groups based on the 24-h urinary protein levels: nephrotic proteinuria group (NP group: 24-h urinary protein ≥50 mg/kg) and non-nephrotic proteinuria group (NNP group: 24-h urinary protein <50 mg/kg). In addition, data regarding their sex, age, clinical features, renal pathology, and prognosis were collected. RESULTS (1) There were 34 boys and 20 girls in the NP group with a mean age of 8.39 ± 2.85 years. The peak age of incidence was 6 to 11 years (72.22%). (2) There were 8 cases (14.81%) with joint symptoms and 9 cases (16.67%) with gastrointestinal symptoms in the NP group. According to the analysis of the laboratory test results, the serum albumin and IgG levels of the NP group were significantly lower than that of the NNP group (35.04 ± 8.45 in the NP group vs. 41.55 ± 4.46 in the NNP group, P < 0.0001; 7.68 ± 3.12 in the NP group vs. 9.53 ± 2.74 in the NNP group, P < 0.001, respectively); their blood urea nitrogen and cystatin C levels increased significantly (P < 0.05). (3) The majority of the pathological changes in the NP group were above the International Study of Kidney Disease in Children (ISKDC) grade III (62.97%). The NP group patients with tubulointerstitial injurie with grade 2 and above (50%) were prioritized. Immune complex deposition in the NP group was dominated by IgA. (4) The prognosis of the NP group was in complete remission (A), and their cases did not develop into end-stage renal disease; their prognosis was also associated with clinical classification (P < 0.01) but was not related to pathologic grading and tubulointerstitial injury (P > 0.05). CONCLUSION The serum albumin and IgG levels of the NP group were significantly lower; however, their blood urea nitrogen and cystatin C levels were higher. The ISKDC grades were mainly above grade III. The prognosis of the NP group was associated with clinical classification and improved after a timely and early treatment.
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- Dan Feng
- 0000 0004 0368 8293grid.16821.3cDepartment of Nephrology and Rheumatology, Shanghai Children’s Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, 355 Luding Road, Shanghai, 200062 People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Nephrology and Rheumatology, Shanghai Children's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, 355 Luding Road, Shanghai, 200062, People's Republic of China.
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- 0000 0004 0368 8293grid.16821.3cDepartment of Nephrology and Rheumatology, Shanghai Children’s Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, 355 Luding Road, Shanghai, 200062 People’s Republic of China
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- 0000 0004 0368 8293grid.16821.3cDepartment of Nephrology and Rheumatology, Shanghai Children’s Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, 355 Luding Road, Shanghai, 200062 People’s Republic of China
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- 0000 0004 0368 8293grid.16821.3cDepartment of Nephrology and Rheumatology, Shanghai Children’s Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, 355 Luding Road, Shanghai, 200062 People’s Republic of China
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- 0000 0004 0368 8293grid.16821.3cDepartment of Nephrology and Rheumatology, Shanghai Children’s Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, 355 Luding Road, Shanghai, 200062 People’s Republic of China
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- 0000 0004 0368 8293grid.16821.3cDepartment of Nephrology and Rheumatology, Shanghai Children’s Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, 355 Luding Road, Shanghai, 200062 People’s Republic of China
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Chan H, Tang YL, Lv XH, Zhang GF, Wang M, Yang HP, Li Q. Risk Factors Associated with Renal Involvement in Childhood Henoch-Schönlein Purpura: A Meta-Analysis. PLoS One 2016; 11:e0167346. [PMID: 27902749 PMCID: PMC5130272 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0167346] [Citation(s) in RCA: 64] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/14/2016] [Accepted: 11/12/2016] [Indexed: 12/26/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE Henoch-Schönlein purpura (HSP) is an important cause of chronic kidney disease in children. This meta-analysis identified risk factors associated with renal involvement in childhood HSP. METHODS PubMed, Embase, and Web of Science were searched. The quality of all eligible studies was assessed using the Newcastle-Ottawa scale criteria. An analysis of possible risk factors was conducted to report the odds ratio (OR) and weighted mean difference (WMD). RESULTS Thirteen studies (2398 children) revealed 20 possible and 13 significant risk factors associated with renal involvement in HSP, with the following meta-analysis estimates of OR and WMD, with 95% confidence intervals: older age (0.90, 0.61-1.19); age > 10 y (3.13, 1.39-7.07); male gender (1.36, 1.07-1.74); abdominal pain (1.94,1.24-3.04); gastrointestinal bleeding (1.86, 1.30-2.65); severe bowel angina (3.38, 1.17-9.80); persistent purpura (4.02, 1.22-13.25); relapse (4.70, 2.42-9.14); WBC > 15 × 109/L (2.42, 1.39-4.22); platelets > 500 × 109/L (2.98, 1.22-7.25); elevated antistreptolysin O (ASO) (2.17, 1.29-3.64); and decreased complement component 3 (C3) (3.13, 1.62-6.05). Factors not significantly associated with renal involvement were: blood pressure; orchitis; elevated C-reactive protein; elevated erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR); and elevated serum IgA/IgE or IgG. Arthritis/arthralgia may be a risk factor according to the criteria of the American College of Rheumatology (1.41, 1.01-1.96). CONCLUSION The following are associated with renal involvement in pediatric HSP: male gender; > 10 y old; severe gastrointestinal symptoms (abdominal pain, gastrointestinal bleeding, and severe bowel angina); arthritis/arthralgia; persistent purpura or relapse; WBC > 15 × 109/L; platelets > 500 × 109/L; elevated ASO; and low C3. Relevant clinical interventions for these risk factors may exert positive effects on the prevention of kidney disease during the early stages of HSP. However, the results should be interpreted cautiously due to the limitations of the studies.
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- Han Chan
- Department of Nephrology, Key Laboratory of the Ministry of Education, Children’s Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Nephrology, Key Laboratory of the Ministry of Education, Children’s Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Nephrology, Key Laboratory of the Ministry of Education, Children’s Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Nephrology, Key Laboratory of the Ministry of Education, Children’s Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Nephrology, Key Laboratory of the Ministry of Education, Children’s Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Nephrology, Key Laboratory of the Ministry of Education, Children’s Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Nephrology, Key Laboratory of the Ministry of Education, Children’s Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, People’s Republic of China
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Lee YH, Kim YB, Koo JW, Chung JY. Henoch-Schonlein Purpura in Children Hospitalized at a Tertiary Hospital during 2004-2015 in Korea: Epidemiology and Clinical Management. Pediatr Gastroenterol Hepatol Nutr 2016; 19:175-185. [PMID: 27738599 PMCID: PMC5061659 DOI: 10.5223/pghn.2016.19.3.175] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/09/2016] [Revised: 07/07/2016] [Accepted: 07/12/2016] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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PURPOSE To investigate the epidemiology, clinical manifestations, investigations and management, and prognosis of patients with Henoch-Schonlein purpura (HSP). METHODS We performed a retrospective review of 212 HSP patients under the age of 18 years who were admitted to Inje University Sanggye Paik Hospital between 2004 and 2015. RESULTS The mean age of the HSP patients was 6.93 years, and the ratio of boys to girls was 1.23:1. HSP occurred most frequently in the winter (33.0%) and least frequently in the summer (11.3%). Palpable purpura spots were found in 208 patients (98.1%), and gastrointestinal (GI) and joint symptoms were observed in 159 (75.0%) and 148 (69.8%) patients, respectively. There were 57 patients (26.9%) with renal involvement and 10 patients (4.7%) with nephrotic syndrome. The incidence of renal involvement and nephrotic syndrome was significantly higher in patients with severe GI symptoms and in those over 7 years old. The majority of patients (88.7%) were treated with steroids. There was no significant difference in the incidence of renal involvement or nephrotic syndrome among patients receiving different doses of steroids. CONCLUSION In this study, the epidemiologic features of HSP in children were similar to those described in previous studies, but GI and joint symptoms manifested more frequently. It is essential to carefully monitor renal involvement and progression to chronic renal disease in patients ≥7 years old and in patients affected by severe GI symptoms. It can be assumed that there is no direct association between early doses of steroids and prognosis.
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- Yong Hee Lee
- Department of Pediatrics, Sanggye Paik Hospital, Inje University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Pediatrics, Sanggye Paik Hospital, Inje University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Pediatrics, Sanggye Paik Hospital, Inje University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Pediatrics, Sanggye Paik Hospital, Inje University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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Calvo-Río V, Hernández JL, Ortiz-Sanjuán F, Loricera J, Palmou-Fontana N, González-Vela MC, González-Lamuño D, González-López MA, Armesto S, Blanco R, González-Gay MA. Relapses in patients with Henoch-Schönlein purpura: Analysis of 417 patients from a single center. Medicine (Baltimore) 2016; 95:e4217. [PMID: 27428226 PMCID: PMC4956820 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000004217] [Citation(s) in RCA: 48] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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To further investigate into the relapses of Henoch-Schönlein purpura (HSP), we analyzed the frequency, clinical features, and predictors of relapses in series of 417 unselected patients from a single center. After a median follow-up of 12 (interquartile range [IQR]: 2-38) years, almost one-third of the 417 patients (n = 133; 32%; 85 men/48 women) had experienced at least 1 relapse. At the time of disease diagnosis, patients who later experienced relapses had less commonly infections than those who never suffered flares (30.8% vs 41.9%; P = 0.03). In contrast, patients who experienced relapses had a longer duration of the first episode of palpable purpura than those without relapses (palpable purpura lasting >7 days; 80.0% vs 68.1%; P = 0.04). Abdominal pain (72.3% vs 62.3%; P = 0.03) and joint manifestations (27.8% vs 15.5%; P = 0.005) were also more common in patients who later developed relapses. In contrast, patients who never suffered relapses had a slightly higher frequency of fever at the time of disease diagnosis (9.3% vs 3.8%; P = 0.06). At the time of disease diagnosis, corticosteroids were more frequently given to patients who later had relapses of the disease (44% vs 32% in nonrelapsing patients; P = 0.03). Relapses generally occurred soon after the first episode of vasculitis. The median time from the diagnosis of HSP to the first relapse was 1 (IQR: 1-2) month. The median number of relapses was 1 (IQR 1-3). The main clinical features at the time of the relapse were cutaneous (88.7%), gastrointestinal (27.1%), renal (24.8%), and joint (16.5%) manifestations. After a mean ± standard deviation follow-up of 18.9 ± 9.8 years, complete recovery was observed in 110 (82.7%) of the 133 patients who had relapses. Renal sequelae (persistent renal involvement) was found in 11 (8.3%) of the patients with relapses. The best predictive factors for relapse were joint and gastrointestinal manifestations at HSP diagnosis (odds ratio [OR]: 2.22; 95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.34-3.69, and OR: 1.60; 95% CI: 1.01-2.53, respectively). In contrast, a history of previous infection was a protective factor for relapses (OR: 0.60; 95% CI: 0.38-0.94). In conclusion, joint and gastrointestinal manifestations at the time of diagnosis of HSP are predictors of relapses.
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- Vanesa Calvo-Río
- Division of Rheumatology, Hospital Universitario Marqués de Valdecilla, IDIVAL, University of Cantabria
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- Division of Internal Medicine, Hospital Universitario Marqués de Valdecilla, IDIVAL, University of Cantabria
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- Division of Rheumatology, Hospital Universitario Marqués de Valdecilla, IDIVAL, University of Cantabria
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- Division of Rheumatology, Hospital Universitario Marqués de Valdecilla, IDIVAL, University of Cantabria
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- Division of Rheumatology, Hospital Universitario Marqués de Valdecilla, IDIVAL, University of Cantabria
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- Division of Pathology, Hospital Universitario Marqués de Valdecilla, IDIVAL, University of Cantabria
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- Division of Pediatrics, Hospital Universitario Marqués de Valdecilla, IDIVAL, University of Cantabria
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- Division of Dermatology, Hospital Universitario Marqués de Valdecilla, IDIVAL, University of Cantabria, Santander, Spain
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- Division of Dermatology, Hospital Universitario Marqués de Valdecilla, IDIVAL, University of Cantabria, Santander, Spain
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- Division of Rheumatology, Hospital Universitario Marqués de Valdecilla, IDIVAL, University of Cantabria
- Correspondence: Miguel A. González-Gay, Division of Rheumatology, Hospital Universitario Marqués de Valdecilla, IDIVAL, University of Cantabria, Avda, Valdecilla s/n, ES-39008 Santander, Spain (e-mail: ); Ricardo Blanco, Division of Rheumatology, Hospital Universitario Marqués de Valdecilla, IDIVAL, University of Cantabria, Avda, Valdecilla s/n, ES-39008 Santander, Spain (e-mail: )
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- Division of Rheumatology, Hospital Universitario Marqués de Valdecilla, IDIVAL, University of Cantabria
- Correspondence: Miguel A. González-Gay, Division of Rheumatology, Hospital Universitario Marqués de Valdecilla, IDIVAL, University of Cantabria, Avda, Valdecilla s/n, ES-39008 Santander, Spain (e-mail: ); Ricardo Blanco, Division of Rheumatology, Hospital Universitario Marqués de Valdecilla, IDIVAL, University of Cantabria, Avda, Valdecilla s/n, ES-39008 Santander, Spain (e-mail: )
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Hahn D, Hodson EM, Willis NS, Craig JC. Interventions for preventing and treating kidney disease in Henoch-Schönlein Purpura (HSP). Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2015; 2015:CD005128. [PMID: 26258874 PMCID: PMC9588174 DOI: 10.1002/14651858.cd005128.pub3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
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BACKGROUND Henoch-Schönlein purpura (HSP) is the most common vasculitis of childhood but may occur in adults. This small vessel vasculitis is characterised by palpable purpura, abdominal pain, arthritis or arthralgia and kidney involvement. This is an update of a review first published in 2009. OBJECTIVES To evaluate the benefits and harms of different agents (used singularly or in combination) compared with placebo, no treatment or any other agent for: (1) the prevention of severe kidney disease in patients with HSP without kidney disease at presentation; (2) the prevention of severe kidney disease in patients with HSP and minor kidney disease (microscopic haematuria, mild proteinuria) at presentation; (3) the treatment of established severe kidney disease (macroscopic haematuria, proteinuria, nephritic syndrome, nephrotic syndrome with or without acute kidney failure) in HSP; and (4) the prevention of recurrent episodes of HSP-associated kidney disease. SEARCH METHODS We searched the Cochrane Kidney and Transplant's Specialised Register to 13 July 2015 through contact with the Trials Search Co-ordinator using search terms relevant to this review. SELECTION CRITERIA Randomised controlled trials (RCTs) comparing interventions used to prevent or treat kidney disease in HSP compared with placebo, no treatment or other agents were included. DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS Two authors independently determined study eligibility, assessed risk of bias and extracted data from each study. Statistical analyses were performed using the random effects model and the results were expressed as risk ratio (RR) or risk difference (RD) for dichotomous outcomes and mean difference (MD) for continuous outcomes with 95% confidence intervals (CI). MAIN RESULTS Thirteen studies (1403 enrolled patients) were identified. Risks of bias attributes were frequently poorly performed. Low risk of bias was reported in six studies (50%) for sequence generation (selection bias) and in seven (58%) for allocation concealment (selection bias). Blinding of participants and personnel (performance bias) and of outcome assessment (detection bias) was at low risk of bias in three studies. Five studies reported complete outcome data (attrition bias) while eight studies reported expected outcomes so were at low risk of reporting bias.Eight studies evaluated therapy to prevent persistent kidney disease in HSP. There was no significant difference in the risk of persistent kidney disease any time after treatment (5 studies, 746 children: RR 0.74, 95% CI 0.42 to 1.32), or at one, three, six and 12 months in children given prednisone for 14 to 28 days at presentation of HSP compared with placebo or supportive treatment. There were no significant differences in the risk of persistent kidney disease with antiplatelet therapy in children with or without kidney disease at entry. Heparin significantly reduced the risk of persistent kidney disease by three months compared with placebo (1 study, 228 children: RR 0.27, 95% CI 0.14 to 0.55); no significant bleeding occurred. Four studies examined the treatment of severe HSP-associated kidney disease. Two studies (one involving 56 children and the other involving 54 adults) compared cyclophosphamide with placebo or supportive treatment and found no significant benefit of cyclophosphamide. There were no significant differences in adverse effects. In one study comparing cyclosporin with methylprednisolone (15 children) there was no significant difference in remission at final follow-up at a mean of 6.3 years (RR 1.37, 95% CI 0.74 to 2.54). In one study (17 children) comparing mycophenolate mofetil with azathioprine, there was no significant difference in the remission of proteinuria at one year (RR 1.32, 95% CI 0.86 to 2.03). No studies were identified which evaluated the efficacy of therapy on kidney disease in participants with recurrent episodes of HSP. AUTHORS' CONCLUSIONS There are no substantial changes in conclusions from this update compared with the initial review. From generally low quality evidence, we found no evidence of benefit from RCTs for the use of prednisone or antiplatelet agents to prevent persistent kidney disease in children with HSP. Though heparin appeared effective, this potentially dangerous therapy is not justified to prevent serious kidney disease when fewer than 2% of children with HSP develop severe kidney disease. No evidence of benefit has been found for cyclophosphamide treatment in children or adults with HSP and severe kidney disease. Because of small patient numbers and events leading to imprecision in results, it remains unclear whether cyclosporin and mycophenolate mofetil have any roles in the treatment of children with HSP and severe kidney disease.
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- Deirdre Hahn
- The Children's Hospital at WestmeadDepartment of NephrologyLocked Bag 4001WestmeadNSWAustralia2145
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- The Children's Hospital at WestmeadCentre for Kidney ResearchLocked Bag 4001WestmeadNSWAustralia2145
- The University of SydneySydney School of Public HealthSydneyNSWAustralia2006
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- The University of SydneySydney School of Public HealthSydneyNSWAustralia2006
- The Children's Hospital at WestmeadCochrane Kidney and Transplant, Centre for Kidney ResearchLocked Bag 4001WestmeadNSWAustralia2145
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- The University of SydneySydney School of Public HealthSydneyNSWAustralia2006
- The Children's Hospital at WestmeadCochrane Kidney and Transplant, Centre for Kidney ResearchLocked Bag 4001WestmeadNSWAustralia2145
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Johnson E, Lehman J, Wetter D, Lohse C, Tollefson M. Henoch-Schönlein purpura and systemic disease in children: retrospective study of clinical findings, histopathology and direct immunofluorescence in 34 paediatric patients. Br J Dermatol 2015; 172:1358-63. [DOI: 10.1111/bjd.13472] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 09/27/2014] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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- E.F. Johnson
- University of New Mexico School of Medicine; Albuquerque NM U.S.A
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- Department of Dermatology; Mayo Clinic; Rochester MN U.S.A
- Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology; Mayo Clinic; Rochester MN U.S.A
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- Department of Dermatology; Mayo Clinic; Rochester MN U.S.A
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- Division of Biomedical Statistics and Informatics; Mayo Clinic; Rochester MN U.S.A
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- Department of Dermatology; Mayo Clinic; Rochester MN U.S.A
- Department of Pediatrics; Mayo Clinic; Rochester MN U.S.A
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Pina T, Blanco R, González-Gay MA. Cutaneous vasculitis: a rheumatologist perspective. Curr Allergy Asthma Rep 2014; 13:545-54. [PMID: 23832592 DOI: 10.1007/s11882-013-0367-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/14/2023]
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Cutaneous vasculitis (CV) comprises a wide spectrum of diseases and displays a variety of clinical lesions, the most common being a palpable purpura. CV may be a process confined exclusively to the skin or be a manifestation of a more widespread entity associated to a variable grade of visceral involvement. In this regard, CV may occur as part of the clinical spectrum of primary systemic vasculitis, autoimmune diseases or less commonly as presenting manifestation of cancer or severe infections. An adequate clinical approach is required to establish optimal management of this condition.
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- Trinitario Pina
- Rheumatology Division, Hospital de Torrevieja, Alicante, Spain
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Kang Y, Park JS, Ha YJ, Kang MI, Park HJ, Lee SW, Lee SK, Park YB. Differences in clinical manifestations and outcomes between adult and child patients with Henoch-Schönlein purpura. J Korean Med Sci 2014; 29:198-203. [PMID: 24550645 PMCID: PMC3923997 DOI: 10.3346/jkms.2014.29.2.198] [Citation(s) in RCA: 87] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/17/2013] [Accepted: 11/19/2013] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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We aimed to investigate differences in clinical manifestations and outcomes between adult and child patients with Henoch-Schönlein purpura (HSP), and to analyze the factors associated with poor prognosis for HSP nephritis. This retrospective 10-yr study enrolled 160 patients with HSP who visited Severance Hospital. Purpura was mostly detected in lower extremities, but purpura in upper extremities was more frequently observed in adults than children (41.7% vs 19.3%). Children had a greater frequency of arthralgia (55.4% vs 27.1%), while adults had a greater frequency of diarrhea (20% vs 1.6%). Anemia, elevated C-reactive protein, and level of IgA were more frequently observed in adults (25% vs 7.1%, 65.6% vs 38.4%, 26.3% vs 3.5%). Renal involvement in adults was more severe than in children (79.2% vs 30.4%). Chronic renal failure showed a significant difference in outcomes of HSP between adults (10.4%) and children (1.8%) after a follow up period of an average of 27 months. Furthermore, renal insufficiency at diagnosis was significantly related to the progression to chronic renal failure. Our results showed several differences in the clinical features of HSP between adults and children. Adults with HSP had a higher frequency of renal insufficiency and worse renal outcomes than children. Renal insufficiency at diagnosis might be of predictive value for the progression to chronic renal failure in HSP patients.
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- Yoon Kang
- Division of Rheumatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Institute for Immunology and Immunological Diseases, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Division of Rheumatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Institute for Immunology and Immunological Diseases, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Division of Rheumatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Institute for Immunology and Immunological Diseases, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Division of Rheumatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Institute for Immunology and Immunological Diseases, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Division of Rheumatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Institute for Immunology and Immunological Diseases, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Division of Rheumatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Institute for Immunology and Immunological Diseases, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Division of Rheumatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Institute for Immunology and Immunological Diseases, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Division of Rheumatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Institute for Immunology and Immunological Diseases, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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Henoch-Schönlein purpura (HSP) is an IgA-mediated small vessel vasculitis with a predominant cutaneous involvement. We assessed adult patients with HSP to identify the clinical and histopathological features and evaluate predictive factors of relapse. We reviewed the records of 29 adult patients with HSP who presented at our department between 2002 and 2009. Adult HSP was confirmed by skin biopsy showing leukocytoclastic vasculitis and direct immunofluorescence showing IgA deposit. Among the 29 patients (15 men, 14 women; mean age 36.2 years old), renal involvement was initially found in 22 patients (75.9%). They were divided into 2 groups according to the presence or absence of relapse. We compared clinical and histopathologic differences between 15 patients with relapse and 14 patients without relapse. By univariate analysis, older age at onset, persistent rash, abdominal pain, hematuria, and underlying disease at the onset of HSP are significantly related to relapse. Among the histopathological variables, severity of leukocytoclasis and absence of IgM deposit on the vessel walls are significantly associated to relapsing disease (P < 0.05). Our results are significant, because, they may help to understand the predictive factors related to relapses of HSP in adults. Further studies are necessary to identify whether more aggressive treatment in adults with HSP with these predictive factors can prevent relapse and severe renal sequelae.
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Park SJ, Shin JI. What should be the indications for fibrinolytic therapy in children with severe Henoch–Schönlein purpura nephritis? Clin Exp Nephrol 2012; 16:358-9. [DOI: 10.1007/s10157-012-0608-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/05/2012] [Accepted: 01/29/2012] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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Ren SM, Yang GL, Liu CZ, Zhang CX, Shou QH, Yu SF, Li WC, Su XL. Association between HLA-A and -B polymorphisms and susceptibility to Henoch-Schönlein purpura in Han and Mongolian children from Inner Mongolia. GENETICS AND MOLECULAR RESEARCH 2012; 11:221-8. [PMID: 22370889 DOI: 10.4238/2012.february.3.2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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We examined a possible association between HLA-A and -B polymorphisms and susceptibility to Henoch-Schönlein purpura (HSP) in Han and Mongolian children in Inner Mongolia, through a case-control study. Two hundred and sixty-eight unrelated children were enrolled, including 56 Mongolian and 50 Han children with HSP, 66 healthy Mongolian and 96 healthy Han children as a control group. HLA-A and -B alleles were indentified by PCR-sequence-specific oligonucleotide analysis and were further analyzed by PCR-sequencing-based typing (SBT). Frequencies of HLA-A*11, HLA-B*15 in Mongolian patients and HLA-A*26, HLA-B*35, HLA-B*52 in Han patients were higher than those in the corresponding control group (P < 0.05), while frequencies of HLA-B*07 and -B*40 in Mongolian HSP patients were lower than those in the control group (P < 0.05). Further analysis using PCR-SBT showed that all HLA-A*11 were HLA-A*1101, and most HLA-B*15 were HLA-B*1501 in Mongolian HSP patients. All HLA-A*26 were HLA-A*2601 and HLA-B*35 were mostly HLA-B*3503 in Han patients. There were more Han patients with severe manifestations than Mongolian patients (P < 0.05). Frequencies of HLA-A*26, HLA-B*35 and HLA-B*52 in Han patients were higher than in Mongolian patients (P < 0.05). We conclude that HLA-A*11(*1101) and -B*15(*1501) are associated with susceptibility to HSP in Mongolian children and HLA-A*26(*2601), HLA-B*35(*3503) and HLA-B*52 are associated with susceptibility to HSP in Han children. HLA-B*07 and -B*40 may be protective genes in Mongolian children. The different frequencies of HLA-A and -B in Mongolian and Han children may be responsible for the different manifestations in these two ethnic groups.
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- Department of Pediatrics, Affiliated Hospital, Inner Mongolia Medical College, Hohhot, Inner Mongolia, China
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Watson L, Richardson ARW, Holt RCL, Jones CA, Beresford MW. Henoch schonlein purpura--a 5-year review and proposed pathway. PLoS One 2012; 7:e29512. [PMID: 22235302 PMCID: PMC3250434 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0029512] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/25/2011] [Accepted: 11/29/2011] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Henoch Schonlein Purpura (HSP) is the commonest systemic vasculitis of childhood typically presenting with a palpable purpuric rash and frequently involving the renal system. We are the first group to clinically assess, critically analyse and subsequently revise a nurse led monitoring pathway for this condition.A cohort of 102 children presenting with HSP to a secondary/tertiary level UK paediatric hospital over a five year period, were monitored using a nurse led care pathway. Using this cohort, the incidence (6.21 cases per 100,000 children per year) and natural disease course of HSP nephritis (46% initial renal inflammation; 9% subsequent renal referral; 1% renal biopsy and immunosuppression) was determined. Older patients were at higher risk of requiring a renal referral (renal referral 12.3 (8.4-13.5) years vs. normal outcome 6.0 (3.7-8.5) years; p<0.01). A normal urinalysis on day 7 had a 97% (confidence interval 90 to 99%) negative predictive value in predicting a normal renal outcome.Using this data and existing literature base, The Alder Hey Henoch Schonlein Purpura Pathway was developed, a revised pathway for the screening of poor renal outcome in HSP. This is based on a six-month monitoring period for all patients presenting with HSP, which importantly prioritises patients according to the urine findings on day 7 and thus intensively monitors those at higher risk of developing nephritis. The pathway could be easily adapted for use in different settings and resources.The introduction of a standardised pathway for the monitoring of HSP will facilitate the implementation of disease registries to further our understanding of the condition and permit future clinical trials.
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- Louise Watson
- Department of Women's and Children's Health, Institute of Translational Medicine, University of Liverpool, Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust Hospital, Liverpool, United Kingdom.
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Shin JI, Lee SJ, Lee JS, Kim KH. Intravenous dexamethasone followed by oral prednisolone versus oral prednisolone in the treatment of childhood Henoch-Schönlein purpura. Rheumatol Int 2010; 31:1429-32. [PMID: 20464400 DOI: 10.1007/s00296-010-1507-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/04/2010] [Accepted: 04/27/2010] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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The aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of intravenous corticosteroid therapy when Henoch-Schönlein purpura (HSP) patients are unable to tolerate oral medications due to abdominal pain. We retrospectively analyzed 111 children with a diagnosis of HSP (mean age 6.9 ± 2.3 years, male:female = 54:57) from the years 2000 to 2007. They were divided into two groups: 49 patients received only oral prednisolone (PL group) and 62 patients received oral prednisolone after intravenous dexamethasone (Dexa + PL group). Palpable purpura was seen in all 111 patients (100%), abdominal pain in 55 (50%), and arthralgia in 65 (59%). Dexa + PL group had significantly longer duration of fasting than PL group (0.7 ± 1.2 vs. 0.02 ± 0.1 days, P < 0.01) due to more severe and frequent abdominal pain (68 vs. 27%, P < 0.01). Intravenous dexamethasone resulted in the rapid resolution of abdominal pain or arthralgia in all patients without major complications. However, the development of nephritis (21% in PL group versus 32% in Dexa + PL group, P = 0.098), the number of relapse (4 vs. 11%, P = 0.167), and persistent nephritis at last follow-up (12 vs. 16%, P = 0.563) were not different between the two groups despite more severe symptoms in Dexa + PL group. Intravenous dexamethasone followed by oral prednisolone may be a useful and effective therapeutic strategy in HSP children who cannot tolerate oral medications due to severe abdominal pain.
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- Jae Il Shin
- Department of Paediatrics, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Severance Children's Hospital, Seoul, Korea
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Matsubara D, Nakashima N, Aoyagi J, Kanazawa K, Masuzawa A, Kikuchi Y, Momoi MY. Unusual skin lesion observed in a boy with Henoch-Schönlein purpura: bullae and skin ulcers. Pediatr Int 2010; 52:e82-5. [PMID: 20500468 DOI: 10.1111/j.1442-200x.2010.03046.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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- Daisuke Matsubara
- Department of Pediatrics, Haga Red Cross Hospital, 2461 Daimachi, Mohka, Tochigi 321-4306, Japan.
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