[Hymen imperforatus with atypical symptom presentation].

Lausten-Thomsen MJ, Marie Josée Zareh Lausten-Thomsen, Helle Mogensen, Helle Smidt Mogensen, Mogensen H
Ugeskrift for laeger · 2007 · vol. 169(6) , pp. 523–4 · PMID:17303037 · W97924124
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This case report describes an imperforate hymen presenting with atypical symptoms after minor trauma, highlighting the importance of considering this condition to avoid complications like infertility.

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One in every 2,000 girls has hymen imperforatus. A few are recognized at birth because of mucocolpos. The rest are not detected before puberty. Typical symptoms are abdominal pain and distension of the lower abdomen, and half of the girls present with acute urinary retention. A case is presented where the symptoms started after a minor trauma. Diagnosis and treatment are easy. Complications can be infertility, endometriosis and adhesions.

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endometriosisinfertility

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Hymen Abdominal Pain Abdominal Pain Adolescent Diagnosis, Differential Female Hematocolpos Hematocolpos Hematocolpos Hematometra Hematometra Hematometra Humans Hymen Hymen Hymen Menstruation Disturbances Menstruation Disturbances Tomography, X-Ray Computed Ultrasonography

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