Key words:Leukocytapheresis(LCAP)therapy, Henoch-Schönlein purpura nephritis(HSPN), extrarenal symptoms, Intestinal bleeding, Henoch-Schönlein purpura(HSP) 〈Abstract〉 Case 1:A 57-year-old man was admitted to our hospital with polyarthritis, purpura and edema on both legs, and colicky abdominal pain with bloody diarrhea after common cold-like symptoms. A laboratory examination revealed nephrotic syndrome. He was diagnosed with HSP by skin and kidney biopsies. Treatment was initially started with prednisolone 50 mg/day intravenously. Although purpura on the lower extremities and polyarthritis partially improved after 2 weeks, his abdominal pain with melena worsened. Leukocytapheresis(LCAP)using Cellsorba E column was performed a total of 7 times twice a week. Intestinal bleeding with extrarenal symptoms disappeared after LCAP therapy. However, this therapy was not effective for edema and proteinuria;therefore, methylprednisolone pulse therapy was performed for 3 days, followed by oral prednisolone with cyclosporin. A
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