Orchitis mimicking testicular torsion in Henoch-Schönlein's purpura.
Henoch-Schönlein's purpura is a systemic vasculitis involving mainly skin, joints, intestine and kidney. We report on 2 patients who presented with clinical signs and symptoms suggestive of testicular torsion. In 1 case purpuric areas after leg cast removal indicated a diagnosis of Henoch-Schölein's purpura. Surgical exploration of the other case revealed congestion of the hydatid of Morgagni, which was followed by typical systemic manifestations of Henoch-Schönlein's purpura. These and another case indicate that orchitis accompanying Henoch-Schönlein's purpura may mimic testicular torsion.
D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006801:Humans; D011695:IgA Vasculitis / Q000150:complications*; D008297:Male; D009920:Orchitis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D013086:Spermatic Cord Torsion / Q000175:diagnosis*