MRCP revision battle 23.1: Henoch Schonlein purpura
MRCP revision battle 23.2: Parinaud's syndrome
MRCP revision battle 23.3: Polymyositis and Dermatomyositis
MRCP revision battle 23.4: Trichomonas vaginalis
MRCP revision battle 23.5: Atrial septal defects
MRCP revision battle 23.6: Pyoderma gangrenosum
MRCP revision battle 23.1: Henoch Schonlein purpura
Henoch Schonlein Purpura (HSP) is a an IgA mediated small vessel vasculitis.
Classically it affects mainly children post infection.
Features include:
- symmetrical macular rash over buttocks and extensor surfaces of legs
- abdominal pain +/- blood diarrhoea
- arthralgia
Complications of HSP include:
- renal failure (look for microhaematuria)
- intussusception
Management is supportive.
Now for a very quick battle, Parinaud's Syndrome...
