Labial Fusion in a Pubertal Girl: A Case Report

Evrüke, Cüneyt; Özgünen, Fatma Tuncay; Kadayifçi, Oktay; Atay, Yılmaz; Demir, Cansun; Aridoğan, Nihat

doi:10.1016/s1083-3188(96)70016-5

Cited by 9 publications

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“…Reports suggest that over 80% of occurrences spontaneously resolve within 1 year (6). Virtually all lesions resolve spontaneously with the onset of puberty, and there are only few reports of persistence requiring treatment after the onset of puberty in adolescents (7,11). Once the reproductive years are reached, labial adhesions are extremely unusual (12), even if inciting factors such as active herpes lesions are present, until the postmenopausal period.…”

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Serum Estradiol Levels in Infants with and without Labial Adhesions: The Role of Estrogen in the Etiology and Treatment

Cağlar¹

2007

Pediatric Dermatology

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No strong evidence has been found that estrogen levels in girls with labial adhesions are lower than in girls without. Therefore, this study was based on the determination of estradiol levels in girls with and without labial adhesions in order to show whether a considerable difference exists between these two groups. Serum estradiol levels were measured in 59 infants with labial adhesions and in 60 healthy infants. No significant age difference was seen between affected infants and controls, with a mean age of 12.7 and 12.4 months, respectively. Serum estradiol levels ranged from 6.5 to 14.3 pg/ml (10.27 +/- 1.897) in those with labial adhesions and from 6.4 to 15.1 pg/ml (10.47 +/- 2.006) in controls, a statistically insignificant difference (p = 0.5764). When taking into consideration the effect of estrogen on wound healing and the fact that the difference in estrogen levels between the infants with and without labial adhesion is not significant, it is concluded that hypoestrogenism does not take place in the development of labial adhesions, but that creams containing estrogen might have a beneficial effect on healing after mechanical separation of the adhesion by enhancing wound reepithelialization.

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Serum Estradiol Levels in Infants with and without Labial Adhesions: The Role of Estrogen in the Etiology and Treatment

Cağlar¹

2007

Pediatric Dermatology

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“…Labial fusion can significantly impact an adolescent’s body image and mental health, given the importance of this developmental stage for sexual and psychological identity [ 6 ]. Providing psychological support and promoting open discussions about the condition are essential.…”

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Pubertal Labial Fusion: A Case Study

Gupta,

Pajai,

Singh Thakur

et al. 2024

Cureus

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Labial fusion, though rare, can present during puberty, or even adolescence leading to challenges in diagnosis and management. This case report offers a detailed examination of the clinical manifestation, diagnostic process, and therapeutic approach in an adolescent girl with labial fusion. This report emphasizes the importance of early intervention to improve patient outcomes for this complex medical condition.

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“…Most cases of labial fusion are asymptomatic and are incidentally found out by the caretaker. Symptomatic cases may present with inflammation of the affected area, post-void dripping of urine, dysuria, hematuria, and rarely infertility [ 5 ]. Retention of urine may lead to urinary tract infections in severe cases.…”

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Labial Fusion Recurrence in a Prepubertal Girl: A Case Report and Review of Literature

Mohapatra¹,

Samantaray²

2022

Cureus

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Labial fusion is the fusion of labia minora or majora and results in partial or complete fusion of the vaginal orifice. The condition is commonly seen in prepubertal girls and post-menopausal women, but it can sometimes be seen in reproductive age group women also. We present here a case of a three-year-old girl who presented with recurrence of labial fusion and dysuria. The patient had a similar labial fusion three months before, which was treated with manual separation followed by estrogen cream application. The recurrence of labial fusion was managed conservatively. This case report highlights the possibility of recurrence of labial fusion in prepubertal girls till they attain puberty, as well as its conservative management.

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Labial Fusion in a Pubertal Girl: A Case Report

Cited by 9 publications

References 7 publications

Serum Estradiol Levels in Infants with and without Labial Adhesions: The Role of Estrogen in the Etiology and Treatment

Serum Estradiol Levels in Infants with and without Labial Adhesions: The Role of Estrogen in the Etiology and Treatment

Pubertal Labial Fusion: A Case Study

Labial Fusion Recurrence in a Prepubertal Girl: A Case Report and Review of Literature

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