Recurrent episodes of testicular swelling preceding Henoch-Schönlein purpura by 11 months.
We report an unusual presentation of Henoch-Schönlein purpura in a 4-year-old boy. He presented with two isolated episodes of tender testicular swelling, and 11 months after the first episode developed a full blown picture of Henoch-Schönlein purpura accompanied by orchitis. A latent period of orchitis preceding Henoch-Schönlein purpura of this duration has not been described previously and its clinical implications are discussed.
Pediatric Department, Haifa City Medical Center Rothschild, Israel.
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D002675:Child, Preschool; D004487:Edema / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D011695:IgA Vasculitis / Q000150:complications*; D008297:Male; D009920:Orchitis / Q000209:etiology*; D012008:Recurrence; D013733:Testicular Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D013997:Time Factors