Immunoglobulin A vasculitis

What is Immunoglobulin A vasculitis?

Schönlein-Henoch purpura (SHP) is a systemic IgA vasculitis that affects small vessels. It is characterized by skin purpura, arthritis, and abdominal and/or renal involvement.

Other condition names

• Anaphylactoid purpura
• Henoch-Schönlein purpura
• IgA vasculitis
• Purpura rheumatica
• Rheumatoid purpura

Inheritance type

Not applicable

Age of Onset

• Childhood