This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Nephrotic and Nephritic syndrome, Subject name: Medicine
Henoch Schonlein purpura is characterized by all the following except? 
Select and explain. 
A. Glomerulonephritis, B. Thrombocytopenia, C. Hematochezia, D. Palpable purpura
B: Thrombocytopenia
Answer: B: Thrombocytopenia 
Explanation: Henoch Schonlein purpura is known as non- thrombocytopenic purpura. Clinical features of HSP Non- thrombocytopenic purpura Ahritis GI symptoms- intermittent colicky abdominal pain, large mesenteric lymph nodes and hemorrhage into the bowel. Renal involvement- hematuria, proteinuria,or acute renal failure. Hepatosplenomegaly and lymphadenopathy Neurological involvement- seizures, paresis, or coma.