Kidney and haemostasis.

Unlabelled: Renal insufficiency is characterized by thrombocytopathy, caused by the accumulation of water soluble and protein bound waste products of protein metabolism, which are not adequately eliminated by the kidney. The kidneys also excrete drugs and their metabolites, which accumulate if dosages are not adjusted to the renal function and may cause clinically relevant bleeding (i. e.

Kidney and haemostasis. A (personal) time-journey.

Unlabelled: Renal insufficiency is characterized by thrombocytopathy, caused by the accumulation of water soluble and protein bound waste products of protein metabolism, which are not adequately eliminated by the kidney. The kidneys also excrete drugs and their metabolites, which accumulate if dosages are not adjusted to the renal function and may cause clinically relevant bleeding (i. e.

Henoch-Schönlein purpura in adults is not uncommon in elderly patients with an adverse prognosis.

Background: Henoch-Schönlein purpura (HSP) is a fairly common disease in children and adolescents. There are only limited data available for adults.

Methods: A retrospective analysis was conducted to study renal manifestations in patients with HSP treated in our institution between 1982 and 2007.