Gynecology & Obstetrics
Open Access
ISSN: 2161-0932
ISSN: 2161-0932
Ugwu IA
Nigeria
Case Report
Imperforate Hymen Presenting with Massive Hematometra and Hematocolpos: A Case Report
Author(s): Okafor II, Odugu BU, Ugwu IA, Oko DS, Enyinna PK and Onyekpa IJOkafor II, Odugu BU, Ugwu IA, Oko DS, Enyinna PK and Onyekpa IJ
Background: Imperforate hymen is the commonest congenital anomaly that causes closure of the vagina. Ideally, diagnosis should be made early during fetal and neonatal examinations to prevent symptomatic presentations of its complications at puberty.
Case report: We report a case of a 15-year-old girl who presented with delayed menarche, eight-month history of cyclic abdominal pain, and a three-week history of lower abdominal swelling. A doctor prescribed anthelmintic and analgesic drugs to her a month ago before she was verbally referred to ESUT Teaching Hospital, Enugu. The development of her secondary sexual characteristics was normal for her age. A 20 cm-sized suprapubic mass, and a bulging pinkishimperforate hymen were found on examination. Her transabdominal ultrasound revealed massive hematometra and hematocolpos. She had virginity-pre.. View More»
DOI:
10.4172/2161-0932.1000328