Rituximab treatment for chronic steroid-dependent Henoch-Schonlein purpura: 8 cases and a review of the literature

Rituximab treatment for chronic steroid-dependent Henoch-Schonlein purpura: 8 cases and a review of the literature

Abstract Background Henoch-Schonlein purpura (HSP) is a small vessel vasculitis that is characterized by non-thrombocytopenic purpura, abdominal pain, arthritis, and glomerulonephritis. Typically, HSP is self-limited requiring only supportive care, but more severe cases may require corticosteroid (C...

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Main Authors: Courtney B. Crayne, Esraa Eloseily, Melissa L. Mannion, Saji P. Azerf, Peter Weiser, Timothy Beukelman, Matthew L. Stoll, Daniel I. Feig, T. Prescott Atkinson, Randy Quentin Cron
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-11-01
Series:Pediatric Rheumatology Online Journal
Subjects:
Henoch-schonlein purpura
Rituximab
B-lymphocytes
IgA nephropathy
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12969-018-0285-2

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