title: Henoch-Schönlein purpura presenting with symptoms mimicking balanoposthitis.
abstract: 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.
authors: Department of Pediatric Surgery, Gülhane Military Medical Academy, Ankara, Turkey.
authors: Bahadir
authors: B
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authors: Faysal
authors: F
authors: Gok
authors: Suzi
authors: S
authors: Demirbag
authors: Ilhami
authors: I
authors: Surer
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