2014
DOI: 10.5455/2320-1770.ijrcog20140965
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Imperforate hymen and its complications: report of two cases and review of literature

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“…Similar cases are typically reported in humans, normally in newborns, or during puberty [ 18 ]. Newborn or childhood cases may occur due to maternal estrogenic stimulation that triggers uterovaginal secretions that are trapped by the obstructed vagina and can present with hydrocolpos.…”
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confidence: 77%
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“…Similar cases are typically reported in humans, normally in newborns, or during puberty [ 18 ]. Newborn or childhood cases may occur due to maternal estrogenic stimulation that triggers uterovaginal secretions that are trapped by the obstructed vagina and can present with hydrocolpos.…”
Section: Discussionsupporting
confidence: 77%
“…In these cases, menstrual blood is stored in the vagina behind the imperforate hymen, which is known as hematocolpos. Consequently, hematometra, hematosalpinx, and pyocolpos may develop [ 18 ] and can be diagnosed by imperforate hymen. Interestingly, there are no reports of cases in newborn canines.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Nevertheless, this would not have changed surgical management. Typically, imperforate hymen presents with primary amenorrhea and a cyclic pattern of lower abdominal/pelvic pain [7,8], with or without associated symptoms such as back pain (38%–40%), urine retention (37%–60%) [2,3], or constipation (27%). Blood accumulation in the vagina and uterus is evident when the distensible membrane bulges between the labia.…”
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confidence: 99%
“…Rectal examination revealed an anterior massHematocolpometraX-shaped incision of the hymen. The edges of the hymen were everted and anchored by Vicryl 2/0 sutures600Doing well at one month[7]India14One-day history of colicky lower abdominal pain and acute retention of urineTenderlower abdomen with a suprapubic mass corresponding to a uterus at 14 weeksBulging bluish color imperforate hymen, Exaggerated on valsalva maneuvers. Rectal examination revealed an anterior massHematocolpometraCruciate incision.…”
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