Henoch-Schönlein purpura physical examination
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.
References
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