Acute Scrotum: A Rare Manifestation of Henoch-Schönlein Purpura

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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Cureus
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2025-11-12
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https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.96655
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Vasculitis and related conditions
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Acute Scrotum: A Rare Manifestation of Henoch-Schönlein Purpura

Turab Mohammed, Abdirashid Hassan Kassim, Anthony Blacker
Cureus
Vasculitis and related conditions
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Acute Scrotum: A Rare Manifestation of Henoch-Schönlein Purpura

Turab Mohammed, Abdirashid Hassan Kassim, Anthony Blacker
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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.

CureusVol. 17(11)
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust (GB)
Openalex Percentile: Top 51%
Vasculitis and related conditions
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