Hydrometrocolpos Presenting as a Huge Abdominal Swelling and Obstructive Uropathy in a 4 Day Old Newborn: A Diagnostic Challenge

BACKGROUND: Abdominal swelling is an uncommon presentation in newborn babies. A combination of huge abdominal swelling, obstructive uropathy and imperforate hymen in newborns has not been reported in the medical literature. CASE DETAILS: We report a 4 days old newborn with a rare presentation of hyd...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autores principales: Tilahun, Birkneh, Woldegebriel, Fitsum, Wolde, Zenebe, Tadele, Henok
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Research and Publications Office of Jimma University 2016
Materias:
Case Report
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4762965/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26949322
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Sumario:BACKGROUND: Abdominal swelling is an uncommon presentation in newborn babies. A combination of huge abdominal swelling, obstructive uropathy and imperforate hymen in newborns has not been reported in the medical literature. CASE DETAILS: We report a 4 days old newborn with a rare presentation of hydrometrocolpos which posed a diagnostic challenge and consequently resulted in delays in diagnosis and treatment. CONCLUSION: Hydrometrocolpos should be considered as a differential diagnosis in neonates who present with huge abdominal swelling.

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