Imperforate hymen and ruptured hematosalpinx: a case report with a review of the literature.
The imperforate hymen is a common genital disorder, but a ruptured hematosalpinx is a fairly rare complication. This article presents one case with an imperforate hymen as well as a bilateral hematosalpinx, with unilateral ruptured hematosalpinx, giving a picture of acute abdomen. The pathology, diagnosis, treatment, and complications of these rare cases are discussed. The most important factor for the clinician to remember is the history; a simple inspection provides the diagnostic clue.
Bakos
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Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University Hospital, Uppsala, Sweden.
Berglund
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D000293:Adolescent; D005184:Fallopian Tube Diseases / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D005187:Fallopian Tubes / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D006399:Hematocolpos / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D006924:Hymen / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000601:surgery; D007813:Laparotomy; D012422:Rupture, Spontaneous; D012489:Salpingostomy