Neonatal Hydrocolpos: A Case Report and Review of Literature

Abhishek Jain and Nikita Shrivastava

doi:https://doi.org/10.14445/23939117/IJMS-V4I1P101

Research Article | Open Access

Volume 4 | Issue 1 | Year 2017 | Article Id. IJMS-V4I1P101 | DOI : https://doi.org/10.14445/23939117/IJMS-V4I1P101

Neonatal Hydrocolpos: A Case Report and Review of Literature

Abhishek Jain and Nikita Shrivastava

Citation :

Abhishek Jain and Nikita Shrivastava, "Neonatal Hydrocolpos: A Case Report and Review of Literature," International Journal of Medical Science, vol. 4, no. 1, pp. 1-3, 2017. Crossref, https://doi.org/10.14445/23939117/IJMS-V4I1P101

Abstract

Congenital hydrocolpos presents rarely as cystic pelvic mass in neonates. Delay in diagnosis and management is associated with grave complications like sepsis and renal failure. The aim of this study is to emphasize on the importance of appropriate and prompt diagnosis of this condition.

Keywords

Congenital Hydrocolpos, Imperforate Hymen.

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