Premenarchal recurrent periclitoral abscess: a case report.
BACKGROUND
Periclitoral abscesses in premenarchal girls is a serious condition and can have negative implications for future reproductive health. Recurrent periclitoral abscess in premenarchal girls is rare.


METHODS
An 11-year-old, premenarchal girl presented complaining of dysuria, vulvar swelling, pain and erythema of the clitoral hood and a similar episode 12 months previously. Intravenous antibiotics and local measures resulted in spontaneous drainage of the abscess. On day 3 the area was healing, and the patient was discharged on oral antibiotics and sitz baths. At her 6-month follow-up, she had a normal clitoral hood without tenderness or erythema.


CONCLUSIONS
Broad-spectrum antibiotics and local measures may prevent surgical treatment and potential associated reproductive morbidity.
Lara-Torre
Eduardo
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Division of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology, Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Women's Health, University of Louisville Medical School, Louisville, Kentucky, USA. elaratorre@yahoo.com
Hertweck
S Paige
SP
Kives
Sari L
SL
Perlman
Sally
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D000038:Abscess / Q000628:therapy*; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001494:Baths; D002648:Child; D002987:Clitoris; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D012008:Recurrence; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014845:Vulvar Diseases / Q000628:therapy*
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents