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Hematocolpos : an unappreciated diagnosis of hymen imperforation
Jason M. , Capelle X. , Raquet J. , Kridelka F.
Rev Med Liege 2017, 72(11),478-481Abstract : The imperforation of the hymen is a relatively rare congenital malformation. It usually manifests itself in adolescence by a hematocolpos. Hematocolpos is the vaginal retention of menstrual blood at puberty. It results clinically in painful amenorrhea and more rarely in a pelvic mass syndrome. The diagnosis is easy, it is primarily clinical. Pelvic ultrasound and nuclear magnetic resonance are the complementary examinations to be performed as a preoperative assessment and to detect any associated genito-urinary malformations.
