Henoch-Schönlein purpura echocardiography or ultrasound

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

Overview

Echogenic kidneys, target or doughnut sign in case of intussusception. IgA vasculitis has also been shown to cause massive scrotal oedema, and can be a source of severe pain in young boys.

Ultrasound

Ultrasoind findings of HSP:

• Echogenic kidneys
• Target or doughnut sign in case of intussusception
• Massive scrotal edema in patients with IgA vasculitis