Henoch-Schönlein purpura physical examination

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## Overview

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

## Physical Examination

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

### Appearance of the Patient

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* Patients with HSP usually have a classic palpable purpura.

### Vital Signs

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

### Skin

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* Skin examination of patients with HSP- Palpable purpur

### HEENT

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* HEENT examination of patients with HSP is usually normal.

### Neck

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* Neck examination of patients with HSP is usually normal.

### Lungs

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* Pulmonary examination of patients with HSP is usually normal.

### Heart

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* Cardiovascular examination of patients with HSP is usually normal.

### Abdomen

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

### Back

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* Back examination of patients with HSP is usually normal.

### Genitourinary

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* Genitourinary examination of patients with HSP is usually normal.

### Neuromuscular

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* Neuromuscular examination of patients with HSP is usually normal.

### Extremities

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* Extremities examination of patients with HSP is usually normal.

## References

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