Authors: Ferrara, Pietro; Marrone, Giuseppina; Nicoletti, Alessandro; Mastrangelo, Antonio; Tiberi, Eloisa; Rigante, Donato; Stabile, Achille

Source: Scandinavian Journal of Urology and Nephrology, Volume 41, Number 6, 2007 , pp. 567-569(3)

Publisher: Informa Healthcare

Abstract:

Henoch-Schönlein purpura (HSP), the commonest vasculitis in children, occurs most frequently between the ages of 4 and 6 years. We report the case of a 3-year-old boy with an otomastoiditis who was treated with cephalosporin and corticosteroids following a typical purpuric skin rash diagnosed as HSP. The patient also developed an acute occurrence of impairment of the glans, prepuce and penis 4 days after recovery that completely disappeared after a further 2 days, with the cutaneous rash subsiding on discharge from hospital.

Keywords: Henoch-Schönlein purpura; penile involvement; treatment

Document Type: Research article

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/00365590701365487

Affiliations: 1: Department of Pediatric Sciences, Università Cattolica S. Cuore, A. Gemelli Hospital, Campus Bio-Medico University, Rome, Italy

Publication date: 2007-01-01

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