Henoch-Schönlein purpura presenting with symptoms mimicking balanoposthitis

Henoch-Schönlein purpura is a leukocytoclastic vasculitis, characterized with palpable purpuric rush and collection of immunglobuline A (Ig A) around small vessels. Onset of purpuric rush at gluteus and lower extremities is the main symptom of the disease, however it presents with a wide variety of...

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Published in:Pediatric reports 2009-06, Vol.1 (1), p.e5-e5
Main Authors: Caliskan, Bahadir, Guven, Ahmet, Atabek, Cuneyt, Gok, Faysal, Demirbag, Suzi, Surer, Ilhami
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Language:English
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Summary:Henoch-Schönlein purpura is a leukocytoclastic vasculitis, characterized with palpable purpuric rush and collection of immunglobuline A (Ig A) around small vessels. Onset of purpuric rush at gluteus and lower extremities is the main symptom of the disease, however it presents with a wide variety of signs and symptoms. Here, we present a two-year-old boy who had presented with penile swelling and color change. Then, purpuric rush was occurred and it was seen spontenous resolution on second day without treatment.
ISSN:2036-749X
2036-7503
2036-7503
DOI:10.4081/pr.2009.e5