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Scrotal ultrasonography in Henoch-Schönlein purpura

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The vasculitis of Henoch-Schönlein purpura may involve the scrotum and clinically mimic diseases requiring surgical intervention, such as testicular torsion or an incarcerated inguinal hernia. The ultrasonographic features include marked edema of the scrotal skin and contents with intact vascular flow in the testicles. These findings may suggest the correct diagnosis and prevent unnecessary surgical exploration.

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  1. Department of Radiology, Children's Hospital and Harvard Medical School, 300 Longwood Ave., 02115, Boston, MA, USA

    T. Laor & R. L. Teele

  2. Department of Urology, Children's Hospital and Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA

    A. Atala

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Laor, T., Atala, A. & Teele, R.L. Scrotal ultrasonography in Henoch-Schönlein purpura. Pediatr Radiol 22, 505–506 (1992). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02012993

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