The Journal of Pediatrics of Korean Medicine (대한한방소아과학회지)
- Volume 17 Issue 2
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- Pages.75-83
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- 2003
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- 1226-8038(pISSN)
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- 2287-9463(eISSN)
A case report of Henoch-Schonlein purpura
아나필락시스양(樣) 자반증(紫班症) 치험례 보고
- Kim, Hyun-Hee (Department of Pediatrics, College of Oriental Medicine, Wonkwang University) ;
- Park, Young-Ju (Department of Pediatrics, College of Oriental Medicine, Wonkwang University) ;
- So, Ki-Suk (Department of Acupunture, College of Oriental Hospital in Kwangju, Wonkwang University) ;
- Cho, Young-Kee (Department of Internal Medicine, College of Oriental Hospital in Jeonju, Wonkwang University) ;
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Park, Eun-Jung
(Department of Pediatrics, College of Oriental Hospital in Jeonju, Wonkwang University)
;
- Na, Won-Kyung (Department of Pediatrics, College of Oriental Hospital in Jeonju, Wonkwang University)
- 김현희 (원광대학교 소아과학 교실) ;
- 박영주 (원광대학교 소아과학 교실) ;
- 소기숙 (원광대학교 광주한방병원 침구과) ;
- 조영기 (원광대학교 전주한방병원 내과) ;
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박은정
(원광대학교 전주한방병원 소아과)
;
- 나원경 (원광대학교 전주한방병원 소아과)
- Published : 2003.12.31
Abstract
Background : Henoch-Schonlein purpura is a small-vessel vasculitis characterized by palpable purpura, abdominal pain, hematuria, and arthalgia. The exact etiology remain unknown despite a long and intensive research, but the findings showes immune mechanism is involved in the pathogenesis of this disease. The main clinical manifestations are skin rash, abdominal symptoms, joint symptoms, and renal involvement. And the existence of renal involvement influences on the course and prognosis of the Henoch-Schonlein purpura Objective : To demonstrate the therapeutic effect of herbal medicine(Kamiguibiondamtang) on parents with Henoch-Schonlein purpura Method : We treated two cases of Henoch-Schonlein purpura in a nine-year old male and a twenty-year old female, who showed multiple petechiae and ecchymoses on both extrimities with Kamiguibiondamtang. Result : A nine-year old male recovered completely and a twenty-year old female improved. Conclusion : We repert that we had good effects of herbal medicine treatment on two cases of Henoch-Schonlein purpura.