Year: 2025
Type: article
Study design: Case Report
Abstract: Labial adhesions are the fusion of the labia minora or majora due to an unknown etiology; however, estrogen levels and chronic infection are thought to play a role. Management can include estrogen creams, topical steroids, and surgical lysis. This case is about a 76-year-old female with a history of solitary kidney, frequent urinary tract infections (UTIs), and urethral stricture who presented with malodorous urine, dysuria, urinary frequency, abdominal discomfort, and chills. Examination showed complete fusion of the labia. UTI was ruled out, and cystoscopy, urethral dilation, and vaginoplasty were ordered. Cystoscopy discovered cystitis cystica around the trigone. A Foley catheter was placed. Follow-up recommendations included vaginal estrogen cream to treat and prevent recurrence of labial adhesions.
Source: Cureus
DOI: 10.7759/cureus.86300
Authors: Abdul Wasay A Paracha, Vanna Giang, Andrea Shehaj, Maaz Ali, Jaime Herrera Caceres
Language: English
Subfield: Obstetrics and Gynecology
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4411400381