Title of article :
Rare Cause of Vaginal Bleeding in Early Puberty
Author/Authors :
Victoria J. Davis، نويسنده , , Christine D. Dizon، نويسنده , , Cheryl F. Minuk، نويسنده ,
Issue Information :
روزنامه با شماره پیاپی سال 2005
Pages :
3
From page :
113
To page :
115
Abstract :
Study Objective To document an unusual cause of vaginal bleeding in early puberty. Design Case Report. Results Clinical presentation with the aid of pelvic ultrasound pointed to the diagnosis of an endometrial polyp in this young adolescent prior to menarche. A hysteroscopy was deemed necessary to allay concerns for a serious pathology and confirm diagnosis. Conclusion Endometrial polyps are infrequent in adolescents but should be included as a differential diagnosis of vaginal bleeding in this population.
Keywords :
Endometrial Polyp , Vaginal bleeding , puberty , child , adolescent
Journal title :
Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology
Serial Year :
2005
Journal title :
Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology
Record number :
783089
Link To Document :
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