Recurrent ureteric obstruction in association with Henoch-Schönlein purpura.
The most common urological manifestation of Henoch-Schönlein purpura is focal proliferative glomerulonephritis. Ureteric obstruction as a consequence of the disease has been reported in children but is rare. We report an adult male patient with Henoch-Schönlein purpura causing unilateral, bi-focal, recurrent ureteric obstruction. We speculate that ureteric involvement in Henoch-Schönlein purpura may be more common than hitherto suspected and that even with a demonstrable obstructive episode, consideration must be given for an initial conservative approach.
Department of Urology, Royal Postgraduate Medical School, Hammersmith Hospital, London, UK.
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Powell
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Williams
D000328:Adult; D006801:Humans; D011695:IgA Vasculitis / Q000150:complications*; D008297:Male; D011859:Radiography; D012008:Recurrence; D014517:Ureteral Obstruction / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*