Henoch-Schönlein purpura physical examination

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

Overview[edit | edit source]

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

Physical Examination[edit | edit source]

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

Appearance of the Patient[edit | edit source]

• Patients with HSP usually have a classic palpable purpura.

Vital Signs[edit | edit source]

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

Skin[edit | edit source]

• Skin examination of patients with HSP- Palpable purpur

HEENT[edit | edit source]

• HEENT examination of patients with HSP is usually normal.

Neck[edit | edit source]

• Neck examination of patients with HSP is usually normal.

Lungs[edit | edit source]

• Pulmonary examination of patients with HSP is usually normal.

Heart[edit | edit source]

• Cardiovascular examination of patients with HSP is usually normal.

Abdomen[edit | edit source]

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

Back[edit | edit source]

• Back examination of patients with HSP is usually normal.

Genitourinary[edit | edit source]

• Genitourinary examination of patients with HSP is usually normal.

Neuromuscular[edit | edit source]

• Neuromuscular examination of patients with HSP is usually normal.

Extremities[edit | edit source]

• Extremities examination of patients with HSP is usually normal.

References[edit | edit source]

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