Sulco Perineal: Uma Anomalia Congénita Rara

Abstract

Perineal groove is a rare congenital anorectal malformation, with incidence yet undetermined. It is almost exclusive to the female newborn and its embryogenic origin remains uncertain. We present a case-report of a newborn girl that was discharged from the nursery without complications. At her first appointment at primary care we noted a wet sulcus connecting the posterior vaginal commissure CASO CLÍNICORevista Científica da Ordem dos Médicos www.actamedicaportuguesa.com 671 Barbosa M, et al. Sulco perineal, Acta Med Port 2016 Oct;29(10):670-672 and the anus. This case report emphasizes the rarity of the perineal groove and the importance of a good quality history and physical examination at primary care.