Henoch-Schönlein purpura physical examination

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

Overview

Patients with Henoch-Schönlein purpura (HSP) usually have a classic palpable purpura.

Physical Examination

• Physical examination of patients with HSP is usually remarkable for palpable purpura.

Appearance of the Patient

• Patients with HSP usually have a classic palpable purpura.

Vital Signs

• High-g
• Temperature- Normothermia
• Regular pulse
• Respiratory rate- normal

Skin

• Skin examination of patients with HSP- Palpable purpur

HEENT

• HEENT examination of patients with HSP is usually normal.

Neck

• Neck examination of patients with HSP is usually normal.

Lungs

• Pulmonary examination of patients with HSP is usually normal.

Heart

• Cardiovascular examination of patients with HSP is usually normal.

Abdomen

• Abdominal distention
• Abdominal tenderness in the right/left upper/lower abdominal quadrant

Back

• Back examination of patients with HSP is usually normal.

Genitourinary

• Genitourinary examination of patients with HSP is usually normal.

Neuromuscular

• Neuromuscular examination of patients with HSP is usually normal.

Extremities

• Extremities examination of patients with HSP is usually normal.