Henoch-Schönlein syndrome. The above figure is a good representation of both the purpuric elements and the edema that may appear in the Henoch-Schönlein syndrome. Rare manifestations of this disorder are pulmonary hemorrhage and central nervous system involvement with seizures and behavioral changes. Scrotal swelling and testicular torsion has also been reported.
Source: Prose NS, Kristal L. Weinberg's Color Atlas of Pediatric Dermatology, 5e; 2017.
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