Recurrent Henoch Schonlein purpura without renal involvement successfully treated with methotrexate

KIŞLA EKİNCİ R. M., Balci S., SERBES M., Aycin G. D., DOĞRUEL D., ALTINTAŞ D. U., ...More

SCOTTISH MEDICAL JOURNAL, vol.64, no.2, pp.74-77, 2019 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 64 Issue: 2
  • Publication Date: 2019
  • Doi Number: 10.1177/0036933018809816
  • Journal Name: SCOTTISH MEDICAL JOURNAL
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.74-77
  • Çukurova University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Introduction Henoch Schonlein purpura is characterised by palpable purpura, abdominal pain, arthritis/arthralgia, often with a self-limiting course. Herein, we report a patient with recurrent Henoch Schonlein purpura and severe gastrointestinal involvement, successfully treated with methotrexate.