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Case: Henoch Schonlein purpura

An otherwise well 8-year-old boy presents to your ED with a rash as shown. You make the diagnosis of Henoch Schonlein Purpure (HSP).

1. Complete the table below, listing (1) clinical feature and one complication of HSP that affects a different body system. (8 marks) 8 marks

2. State the role of steroids in management of this condition. (2 marks) 2 marks

After finding no significant complications in your assessment, you deem the child safe to be discharged.

3. What will you advise the parents regarding follow-up of this child? (2mark) 2 marks

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Case: Henoch Schonlein purpura

1. Complete the table below, listing (1) clinical feature and one complication of HSP that affects a different body system. (8 marks) 8 marks

2. State the role of steroids in management of this condition. (2 marks) 2 marks

3. What will you advise the parents regarding follow-up of this child? (2mark) 2 marks

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