Acute Scrotum: A Rare Manifestation of Henoch-Schönlein Purpura
Taofiq Olayinka Mohammed1, Abdirashid Hassan Kassim1, Anthony Blacker1
1Urology, University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire National Health Services (NHS) Trust, Coventry, GBR.
Abstract:
Henoch-Schönlein purpura (HSP) is a systemic vasculitis commonly seen in children. The disease is characterised by a tetrad of clinical manifestations, which includes palpable purpura, arthritis/arthralgia, abdominal pain, and kidney involvement. Henoch-Schönlein purpura scrotal involvement is rare. They can mimic an acute scrotum and require prompt diagnosis and treatment to avert significant complications. We present the case of a six-year-old male child with HSP presenting with an acute scrotum. This case report aims to highlight the diagnostic challenges and treatment approaches for HSP-associated scrotal involvement.
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