Ocular Vicarious Menstruation

In: Journal of Pediatric Ophthalmology & Strabismus · 1988 · vol. 25(5) , pp. 254–255 · doi:10.3928/0191-3913-19880901-13 · PMID:3171833 · W89305802
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This paper reports a rare case of ocular vicarious menstruation, characterized by bloody tears, in a 17-year-old girl and discusses its indications and treatment.

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Vicarious menstruation represents cyclical bleeding in extragenital organs during a normal menstrual cycle. We present an unusual case of ocular vicarious menstruation (bloody tears) in a 17-year-old girl. The indications and treatment of this rare disorder are discussed.

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