Vaginal bleeding in a 5 year-old girl

Abstract:

Introduction. Although vaginal bleeding is rare in young children, the pediatrician needs to be aware of the different causes so that the appropriate differential diagnosis can be made. Case report. A case of a 5- year-old black girl with vaginal bleeding of a few days duration is presented. On physical exam, a red to purple bloody mass was noticed in the vulvar introitus. The diagnosis of urethral prolapse was made. Comment. Urethral prolapse must be considered in the differential of vaginal bleeding.

Año de publicación:

2000

Keywords:

• Urethral prolapse
• Genitourinary masses
• Vaginal bleeding

Fuente:

scopus