[Schoenlein-Henoch syndrome with acute scrotal condition simulating torsion of the testis].

A boy aged six years with Schönlein-Henoch's syndrome developed pain and considerable swelling of the right half of the scrotum. Emergency exploration could exclude torsion of the testis and revealed vascular changes in the testis and epididymis. Scrotal complications of Schönlein-Henoch's syndrome are rare but may occur as the initial symptom. The condition may be difficult to differentiate from torsion of the testis and emergency exploration may be necessary.