Vasculitis associated with IgA (Henoch-Schönlein purpura) and kidney

Abstract

Vasculitis associated with IgA (HSP, Henoch-Schönlein purpura) is the inflammation of the small vessels of varying symptomatology with quite often glomerulonephritis. Renal involvement is manifested by hematuria and/or proteinuria, and sometimes an increase in serum creatinine level. This disease can lead to the development of end-stage renal failure and the need for implementation of renal replacement therapy, including kidney transplantation. This paper presents the broad clinical picture of the disease, with particular emphasis on the diagnosis and treatment of patients with renal disease, including patients with recurrent HSP in the kidney transplant.