title: [Perineal Groove: A Rare Congenital Anomaly].
abstract: Perineal groove is a rare congenital anorectal malformation, with incidence yet undetermined. It is almost exclusive to the female newborn and its embryogenic origin remains uncertain. We present a case-report of a newborn girl that was discharged from the nursery without complications. At her first appointment at primary care we noted a wet sulcus connecting the posterior vaginal commissure and the anus. This case report emphasizes the rarity of the perineal groove and the importance of a good quality history and physical examination at primary care.
authors.affiliation: USF Caravela. Unidade Local de Saúde de Matosinhos. Matosinhos. Portugal.
authors.forename: Manuel
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Barbosa
authors.affiliation: USF Caravela. Unidade Local de Saúde de Matosinhos. Matosinhos. Portugal.
authors.forename: Nuno
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Alves
authors.affiliation: Serviço de Neonatologia. Hospital de Pedro Hispano. Unidade Local de Saúde de Matosinhos. Matosinhos. Portugal.
authors.forename: Natacha
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Fontes
mesh_terms: D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D010502:Perineum / Q000002:abnormalities*