Which of the following is not a characteristic finding in Henoch Schonlein Purpura?: (A) Palpable purpura, (B) Nephritis, (C) Thrombocytopenia, (D) Abdominal pain
Answer is C. Henoch Schonlein Purpura is a small vessel vasculitis characterized by palpable purpura, ahralgia, gastrointestinal signs and symptoms and glomerulonephritis. Patients have a normal platelet count, other laboratory findings includes mild leukocytosis, occasional eosinophilia, normal serum complement and elevated IgA. Reference: Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine 18th edition, chapter 326.