Acute scrotal swelling in Henoch-Schönlein purpura : a case report
Henoch-Schönlein purpura is a systemic vasculitis and sometimes presents as acute scrotal swelling in children. We report a case of Henoch-Schönlein purpura with acute scrotal swelling, which was correctly diagnosed based upon local physical findings. Scrotal ultrasonography showed normal testes and...
| Publié dans: | Hinyokika kiyo. Acta urologica Japonica. - 1962. - 46(2000), 10 vom: 10. Okt., Seite 739-41 |
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| Autres auteurs: | , , , |
| Format: | Article |
| Langue: | English |
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| Accès à la collection: | Hinyokika kiyo. Acta urologica Japonica |
| Sujets: | Case Reports Journal Article Review hydrocortisone hemisuccinate LIU00Z1Z84 Hydrocortisone WI4X0X7BPJ |
| Résumé: | Henoch-Schönlein purpura is a systemic vasculitis and sometimes presents as acute scrotal swelling in children. We report a case of Henoch-Schönlein purpura with acute scrotal swelling, which was correctly diagnosed based upon local physical findings. Scrotal ultrasonography showed normal testes and hydrocele testis around the affected testis 3 hours after the sudden onset of the pain. The scrotal symptoms improved in 2 days with steroid therapy. Scrotal ultrasonography was useful to diagnose Henoch-Schönlein purpura with scrotal involvement. Steroid treatment appeared to be effective for this condition |
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| Description: | Date Completed 15.03.2001 Date Revised 03.12.2021 published: Print Citation Status MEDLINE |
| ISSN: | 0018-1994 |