Labial adhesion causing globe vesicale and hematocolpos in an adult patient: A case report
Abstract
ABSTRACT
Labial adhesions are rarely observed in adults. It could cause a variety of problems such as urination difficulties, hematocolpos, sexual dysfunction and secondary amenorrhea in adults. A 22 years old woman admitted to our emergency ward with complaints of secondary amenorrhea, pelvic pain, restricted urination, and vulvar hump. In her gynecological examination, a complete labial adhesion which causes globe vesicale and hematocolpos was detected. Despite three days duration of medical treatment with topical estradiol cream, labial adhesions persisted and a surgical adhesiolysis procedure was planned for further treatment. In order to decrease the risk of recurrence, topical estradiol cream application was recommended for four consecutive weeks after the operation. As a conclusion, a routine genital examination should be born in mind performed during pubertal transition in addition to neonatal, infancy and childhood period as a routine part of a physical examination because asymptomatic adhesions may become symptomatic in puberty and adult years.
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Primary Language
English
Subjects
Clinical Sciences
Journal Section
Case Report
Authors
İsmail Alay
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Türkiye
Cihan Kaya
Türkiye
İbrahim Karaca
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Türkiye
Hüseyin Cengiz
Türkiye
Murat Ekin
This is me
Türkiye
Levent Yaşar
This is me
Türkiye
Publication Date
August 26, 2019
Submission Date
November 3, 2018
Acceptance Date
January 24, 2019
Published in Issue
Year 2019 Volume: 3 Number: 2
