Question

An 8-year-old boy presents with acute abdominal pain, palpable purpura on his buttocks and legs, arthralgias, and haematuria. He is otherwise well. Which is the most likely diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

Henoch-Schönlein purpura (HSP)

Answer

Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP)

Answer

Acute rheumatic fever

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Meningococcal septicaemia

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Juvenile idiopathic arthritis

Practice question

An 8-year-old boy presents with acute abdominal pain, palpable purpura on his buttocks and legs, arthralgias, and haematuria. He is otherwise well. Which is the most likely diagnosis?