China Journal of Leprosy and Skin Diseases ›› 2018, Vol. 34 ›› Issue (6): 327-329.

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Analysis of diagnosis and treatment of Henoch-Schonlein purpura with intussusception in children

WANG Chao, DI Zhenghong   

  1. Department of Dermatology, Shengjing Hospital, China Medical University, Shenyang 110004, China
  • Online:2018-06-15 Published:2018-12-11
  • Contact: DI Zhenghong, E-mail:dizh2005@163.com

Abstract: Objective: To analyze features of Henoch-Schonlein purpura with intussusception in children. Methods: The clinical data of patients including clinical manifestation, auxiliary examination, treatment and therapeutic outcomes were collected from September 2011 to April 2018 in department of dermatology and pediatric surgery. Results: Eight patients were diagnosed by abdominal ultrasound or CT. Two cases relieved after hydrostatic enema under guided ultrasound, three cases relieved after manual reduction in laparotomy and three cases with intestinal necrosis relieved after enterectomy. Conclusion: Most of Henoch-Schonlein purpura with intussusception often occurred in the small intestine and early diagnosis is difficult. Close monitoring of patients with abdominal symptoms in Henoch-Schonlein purpura is needed.

Key words: Henoch-Schonlein purpura, intussusception, children