Year: 2025
Type: article
Study design: Case Report
Abstract: This report presents the case of a 15-year-old female patient who exhibited symptoms of abdominal distension, constipation, and cyclical lower abdominal pain. Subsequent evaluation led to a diagnosis of haematometrocolpos as a consequence of an imperforate hymen. Imaging studies confirmed substantial blood accumulation within the vaginal and uterine cavities, necessitating surgical intervention. The patient was subsequently referred to the gynaecological department for further management. This case underscores the significance of recognising haematometrocolpos as a differential diagnosis in adolescent females presenting with primary amenorrhoea and abdominal pain. Given the overlap in presentations between surgical and gynaecological conditions, timely surgical consultation and imaging are imperative to prevent unnecessary interventions, while prompt diagnosis and appropriate surgical management are crucial to avert complications and preserve reproductive function. Furthermore, this case underscores the necessity for comprehensive clinical examination and imaging in patients with obstructive Müllerian anomalies, highlighting the vital role of the general surgeon in the initial assessment and the exclusion of acute surgical emergencies.
Source: Cureus
DOI: 10.7759/cureus.82726
Authors: Wilhelm Hansen, Mohammed Fayaz Kimmie
Institutions: University of the Witwatersrand, Kimberley Hospital
Language: English
Subfield: Obstetrics and Gynecology
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4409640277