Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
9101383 Seminars in Arthritis and Rheumatism 2005 11 Pages PDF
Abstract
Epidemiological and clinical findings in our cohort are similar to those in the literature, even though the mean disease duration was shorter than previously reported. Relapses occurred significantly more frequently in children treated with CS. This finding supports the recommendation to limit the use of steroids to a carefully selected group of HSP children. The prognosis was excellent; although severe nephropathy was found in a small percentage of the children, at follow-up all had normal renal function. Thus, our study confirms the benignity of HSP in Italian children, especially regarding renal outcome.
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