Henoch-Schönlein purpura with epididymo-orchitis: A rare extra-cutaneous manifestation
Henoch-Schönlein Purpura (HSP), or IgA vasculitis, is a systemic inflammatory disorder primarily affecting children. While common symptoms include purpura, abdominal pain, and arthritis, testicular involvement is rare. We report a case of a young boy presenting with severe scrotal pain and swelling,...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2025-01-01
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| Series: | Urology Case Reports |
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| Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2214442024002730 |
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| Summary: | Henoch-Schönlein Purpura (HSP), or IgA vasculitis, is a systemic inflammatory disorder primarily affecting children. While common symptoms include purpura, abdominal pain, and arthritis, testicular involvement is rare. We report a case of a young boy presenting with severe scrotal pain and swelling, later identified as epididymo-orchitis secondary to HSP. Diagnosis was confirmed via Doppler ultrasound, and treatment with corticosteroids and antibiotics resulted in rapid symptom resolution. This case highlights the importance of recognizing rare extra-cutaneous manifestations of HSP and underscores the need for prompt diagnosis and tailored management to achieve favorable outcomes. |
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| ISSN: | 2214-4420 |