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abstractpubmed· Abstract 2017· item PMID:28891482

Encephalopathy in Henoch-Schönlein Purpura. BACKGROUND: Henoch-Schönlein purpura (HSP) is the most common vasculitis in childhood. Severe central nervous system (CNS) involvement is rare in HSP. CASE CHARACTERISTICS: Three children with features of HSP presented with seizures and CNS dysfunction. OBSERVATION: All three children had abnormalities on neuroimaging; 2 had complete remission but one was left with severe neurological damage. MESSAGE: HSP patients may rarely present with CNS involvement with a prolonged course requiring aggressive treatment.