World Journal of
Pharmaceutical and Life Sciences

HEMATOCOLPOS ON HYMENAL IMPERFORATION: ABOUT A CASE

Elmoudane Jihane*, Halim Hajare, Etber Amina, Lakhdar Amina and Baydada Aziz

ABSTRACT

Hymen imperforation is a relatively rare congenital malformation; Hematocolpos, which refers to the progressive
accumulation of menstrual blood in the vaginal cavity, it is most common manifestation in adolescence. Clinically,
it is manifested by cyclical pelvic pain and primary amenorrhea. More rarely, it can be revealed by a pelvic mass.
Diagnosis is easy and, above all, clinical and must be made early in order to preserve the patient's subsequent
fertility. Ultrasound and nuclear magnetic resonance are the complementary examinations of choice to detect
possible associated genitourinary malformations. Treatment consists of a hymenotomy.

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