Urinary retention secondary to acute vasculitic penile swelling in a pediatric patient.
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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.
SUBMITTER: Farkas N
PROVIDER: S-EPMC4771844 | biostudies-other | 2016 Mar
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-other
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