Abstract
Henoch-Schönlein Purpura (HSP) is one of the most common vasculitides of childhood. The diagnosis is based on the clinical symptomatology that includes a typical pattern of palpable cutaneous purpura, joint involvement, renal and gastrointestinal symptoms, and less often also involvement of other organs.
Based on experience, renin - angiotensin system inhibitors, fish oil, immunosuppressants, plasmapheresis and tonsillectomy are used in the treatment of HSP nephritis.