Scrotal involvement in an adult with Henoch-Schönlein purpura

Clin Rheumatol. 2013 Mar:32 Suppl 1:S93-5. doi: 10.1007/s10067-010-1555-7. Epub 2010 Sep 9.

Abstract

Henoch-Schönlein purpura is a systemic vasculitis of unknown etiology usually affecting the pediatric age group and characterized by the clinical triad of non-thrombocytopenic palpable purpura, abdominal pain, and arthritis. There also may be varying degrees of renal involvement. The findings of scrotal involvement are not as well recognized. We describe a case of acute scrotal swelling as part of a 37-year-old male's presentation of Henoch-Schönlein purpura, a presentation that has not been reported in this age group.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Administration, Oral
  • Adult
  • Edema / complications
  • Edema / diagnosis*
  • Genital Diseases, Male / complications
  • Genital Diseases, Male / diagnosis*
  • Humans
  • IgA Vasculitis / complications
  • IgA Vasculitis / diagnosis*
  • IgA Vasculitis / drug therapy
  • Male
  • Prednisone / therapeutic use
  • Scrotum / pathology*
  • Treatment Outcome

Substances

  • Prednisone