A case of imperforate hymen in newborn infant causing hydrometrocolpos and hydronephrosis.
- Author:
Yun Ji BAEK
1
;
Jeong Tae KIM
;
Sung Kyoo JANG
;
Ook Hwan CHOI
Author Information
1. Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, School of Medicine, Pusan National University Hospital, Busan, Korea. ohchoi@pusan.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Imperforate hymen;
Neonatal hydrometrocolpos;
Hydronephrosis
- MeSH:
Female;
Humans;
Hydronephrosis*;
Hymen*;
Infant, Newborn*;
Membranes;
Menarche
- From:Korean Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
2007;50(2):372-375
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Imperforate hymen is a common congenital malformation, but usually remains asymptomatic and not detected until menarche. Neonatal hydrometrocolpos caused by imperforate hymen is reported to be very rare. We report a case of hydrometrocolpos in newborn presenting with pelvic mass and bulging membrane in vaginal introitus causing both hydronephrosis which is treated surgically with good result.
