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VASCULITIS NEPHRITIS
(HENOCH-SCHONLEIN
PURPURA NEPHRITIS) IN
CHILDREN
Introduction
■ A report did not describe any significant initial features that could help
to identify children at risk of disease progression, not corticosteroid
nor cytotoxic agents
■ Early treatment might prevent progression of cellular crescent
deposition to fibrosis and consequent chronic kidney disease.
■ Plasmapheresis effectively removes IgA-containing complexes and
prevents the development of and exacerbation
Treatment of IgAVN