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Imperforate Hymen

Year: 2016

Type: book-chapter

Abstract: Imperforate hymen is an uncommon obstructive anomaly of the female reproductive tract. The presentation of an imperforate hymen varies depending on the age of the patient and can range from asymptomatic, to mucocele or hematocolpos progressing to hematometra resulting in intermittent pelvic or abdominal pain that is usually cyclic. Diagnosis and management including conservative and surgical options are reviewed.

Source: Springer eBooks

DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-27231-3_3

Authors: Julie Hakim, Jennifer E. Dietrich

Institution: Baylor College of Medicine

Language: English

Topic: Gynecological conditions and treatments

Subfield: Obstetrics and Gynecology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

OpenAlex ID: W4249674215

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Cites: 20

Cited by: 1

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