title: Urinary retention secondary to acute vasculitic penile swelling in a pediatric patient.
abstract: Acute urinary retention secondary to vasculitic penile swelling in children is extremely rare. Henoch-Schönlein purpura is a self-limiting IgA-mediated cutaneous vasculitis, which can cause soft tissue edema. Acute urinary retention requires urgent intervention to prevent obstructive uropathy. Suprapubic catheterization provides an effective management strategy in the emergency setting.
authors.affiliation: Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust Wrythe Lane Carshalton Surrey SM5 1AA UK.
authors.forename: Nicholas
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Farkas
authors.affiliation: Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust Wrythe Lane Carshalton Surrey SM5 1AA UK.
authors.forename: John
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Black
authors.affiliation: Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust Wrythe Lane Carshalton Surrey SM5 1AA UK.
authors.forename: Ashish
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Gupta
keywords: Emergency; pediatrics; suprapubic catheter; urinary retention; urology; vasculitis