Concurrent Imperforate Hymen and Transverse Vaginal Septum: A Rare Presentation and Management with Minimal Invasive Technique

Meda, Sushma; Vellanki, Venkata Sujatha; Kaul, Rajesh; Pentyala, Radhika; Tatikonda, Venkat Kishan

doi:10.1016/j.apme.2013.02.008

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“…The imperforated hymen can be easily detected by examining the external genitalia, but it must be differentiated from a low transverse vaginal septum following the Valsalva manoeuver. The MRI is considered to be the gold standard for diagnosis [ 1 ]. Sonovaginography intraoperative can also be used for the diagnosis of transverse vaginal septum [ 6 ].…”

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“…These anomalies are common. They present an incidence rate of 2% to 3% [ 1 ]. The incidence of the imperforate hymen is estimated between 0.014% and 0.1% [ 2 ].…”

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“…Being diagnosed with both mentioned anomalies can generate an obstruction of the female genital tract, leading to primary amenorrhea together with a hematometrocolpos [ 2 ]. The occurrence of both abnormalities is unique [ 1 ]. In the literature, only five worldwide cases report on concurrent imperforate hymen and transverse vaginal septum [ 2 ].…”

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Familial occurrence of concomitant imperforate hymen and transverse vaginal septum: a case report

Aboueddahab¹,

Guelzim²,

Kouach³

2022

Pan Afr Med J

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The imperforate hymen and transverse vaginal septum are female reproductive tract abnormalities. Their concurrent occurrence is rare. So far, no manifestation of both anomalies within the same family has been reported in the literature. We report the first familial case of two sisters having both mentioned abnormalities. Our patient was the youngest sister of a 14-year-old, who presented with cyclic lower abdominal pain. Clinical and imaging examinations showed an imperforate hymen with hematometrocolpos. In addition, the surgery confirmed a low transverse vaginal septum, which was resected using a virginity-preserving procedure. In conclusion, the presence of both mentioned abnormalities between siblings reflects a potential genetic etiology, also in order to avoid late diagnostics of such anomalies, the imperforate hymen must be screened in the birth room.

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confidence: 99%

“…These anomalies are common. They present an incidence rate of 2% to 3% [ 1 ]. The incidence of the imperforate hymen is estimated between 0.014% and 0.1% [ 2 ].…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%