Henoch-Schönlein purpura presenting with symptoms mimicking balanoposthitis

Pediatr Rep. 2009 Jun 8;1(1):e5. doi: 10.4081/pr.2009.e5.

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.

Keywords: Henoch-Schönlein purpura; balanoposthitis.; children.