(Fig. 3.9a)
PAS stained kidney section
(X310) from a p at ient with
Henoch-Schonlein purpura,
it shows segmental involvment of the
glomerulus wth thrombosis
(arro w 1) necrosis (arro w-2),
and a small crescent (arrow
3). The remaining of the
glomerulus looks normal.
(Reproduced with permission from IGAKU-SHOIN Ltd,
Japan).
(Fig. 3.9b) PAS stained kidney section
(X4 10) from a patient with Henoch-Schonlein purpura.
It shows diffuse endocapillary
glomerulonephritis.
(Reproduced with permission from IGAKU-SHOIN Ltd,
Japan).
(Fig. 3.9c) Immunofluorescent stained
kidney section (X410) from a patient with Henoch-
Schonlein purpura. It shows deposits of IgA along the
(Reproduced with Permission GBM.
from IGAKU-SHOIN Ltd., Japan)