Imperforate hymen is a urogenital tract anomaly that represents the most frequent congenital malformation of the female genital tract. CA 19-9 and CA 125 are widely used as tumor markers, however several benign conditions are also known to increase serum CA 19-9 and CA 125 levels. According to classical textbook knowledge, imperforate hymen is not listed under the benign conditions that increase serum CA 19-9 and CA 125 levels. In this case report we describe a relation between imperforate hymen and elevated serum CA 19-9 and CA 125 levels.
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J Pediatr Adolesc Gynecol
January 2025
Division of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas.
Study Objective: Imperforate hymen (IH) is a rare congenital anomaly that results in vaginal outlet obstruction. IH can cause significant morbidity if not managed appropriately, which depends on accurate identification of the condition. However, data on the accuracy of IH diagnosis is limited.
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January 2025
General Referral Hospital of Musienene, Territory of Lubero, North Kivu, Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Introduction And Importance: Acute urinary retention (AUR) is uncommon in pediatric and adolescent populations, particularly among females. To highlight the presentation of AUR as a symptom of hematocolpos due to an imperforate hymen in a 15-year-old girl.
Case Presentation: A 15-year-old girl presented with AUR and lower abdominal pain, which led to the diagnosis of hematocolpos.
Pak J Med Sci
December 2024
Riffat Jaleel, FCPS, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Unit II, D. Ruth K. M. Pfau Civil Hospital Karachi and, Dow University of Health Sciences, Karachi, Pakistan.
Objective: We aimed to determine frequency, clinical presentation, etiology and management in patients presenting with primary amenorrhea in tertiary care setting.
Method: This was a case series conducted in outpatient Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics unit II, Dr. Ruth K.
Int Med Case Rep J
November 2024
Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Katolik Widya Mandala Surabaya, Surabaya, Indonesia.
Cureus
November 2024
School of Medicine, Hospital Militar Escuela "Dr. Alejandro Dávila Bolaños", Managua, NIC.
Mayer-Rokitansky-Küster-Hauser (MRKH) syndrome is a congenital disorder affecting the female reproductive system, primarily characterized by the absence or underdevelopment of the uterus and upper two-thirds of the vagina, with preserved ovarian function and normal secondary sexual characteristics. It is a rare disease though prevalence may vary based on genetic and environmental factors. This report details a case of a 26-year-old female patient with a history of smoking, alcohol use, and prior inguinal hernioplasty, presenting with primary amenorrhea and inability to engage in vaginal intercourse.
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