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Henoch-Schönlein purpura and malignancy in adults

Expiry Date
: None
CPD Units
: 2.00 Points
Rating
: 3/4
Henoch-Schönlein purpura, a form of vasculitis, may be a paraneoplastic condition.
Keywords: Henoch-Schönlein purpura, vasculitis, malignancy.

Reading material:

Educational Objectives

Educational Aim:
The aim of this module is to provide an overview of of the clinical findings, diagnosis, treatment and associations, including malignancy, of Henoch-Schönlein purpura (HSP).


Educational Outcomes:
Upon completion of this module practitioners should have a clear understanding of:

  1. The diagnosis of HSP
  2. The associations of HSP
  3. The significance of IgA deposition in the skin
  4. HSP as a paraneoplastic disorder.

Instruction for this Module

  • Read the supplied reading material and complete the quiz that follows;
  • You have three attempts to pass the quiz;
  • The pass grade is 70%;
  • You need to pass the quiz to claim your CPD certificate;
  • Please click on the CPD certificate link below to claim your CPD certificate and to update your CPD Manager.

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