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, 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.
Authors
- Majd Oweidat (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0009-2564-5781)
- Mohammed Alra’e (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0000-3419-389X)
- Islam H Karajeh
- Widad Abu Mayyala
- Ammar Y Hmidat
Institutions
- Hebron University (PS)
- Palestine Polytechnic University (PS)
- Al-Ahli Hospital (QA)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Urology Case Reports
- Published
- 2024-12-25
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eucr.2024.102919
- Primary Topic
- Vasculitis and related conditions
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00