Title of article
Isolated labial fusion as a cause of acute urinary retention in early adolescent period
Author/Authors
Silfeler, Dilek Benk Mustafa Kemal University - Faculty of Medicine - Department of Gynecology, Turkey , Artunc, Burcu Zeynep Kamil Hospital, Turkey , Pektas, Osman Zeki Zeynep Kamil Hospital, Turkey , Sanverdi, Ilhan Zeynep Kamil Hospital, Turkey , Eren, Sadiye Zeynep Kamil Hospital, Turkey
From page
708
To page
710
Abstract
Fusion of the labia majora is generally an acquired defect because of local inflamation, trauma and vaginal lacerations. In postmenauposal period, it is associated with lichen sclerosis. It is typically found in young neonates or prepubertal girls when the labia and vagina are not adequately estrogenized. In this study, a 14-year adolescent with labial fusion as a cause of acute urinary retention is presented.
Keywords
Labial fusion , Urinary retention , Adolescent.
Journal title
Pakistan Journal of Medical Sciences
Journal title
Pakistan Journal of Medical Sciences
Record number
2643210
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