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[Acute bartholinitis caused by Pseudomonas aeruginosa in an 18-month-old infant]
F Touzot1, L De Pontual, E Letamendia-Richard
1Service de pédiatrie, hôpital Jean-Verdier, Assistance publique-Hôpitaux de Paris, avenue du 14-Juillet, 93443 Bondy, France.
Insights
Acute bartholinitis, a rare condition in children, can present as labial enlargement in infants. Early consideration of this diagnosis aids in prompt management of Bartholin
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Gynecology
- Infectious Diseases
Background:
- Acute bartholinitis typically affects women of reproductive age.
- Occurrence in prepubertal children is exceptionally rare.
Observation:
- A case study of an 18-month-old infant with a Bartholin's gland abscess is presented.
- The abscess was caused by Pseudomonas Aeruginosa.
Findings:
- The infant's condition resolved successfully following antibiotic treatment and surgical drainage.
- This case highlights the possibility of bartholinitis in young children.
Implications:
- Bartholinitis diagnosis should be considered for any female infant presenting with labial enlargement.
- Prompt medical evaluation is crucial for accurate diagnosis and effective treatment in pediatric cases.
Unlabelled:
Acute bartholinitis is a disease usually seen in women in the period of genital activity. Its occurence in a prepubertal child is an extremely rare event.
Case Report:
We describe the case of a 18-month-old infant presenting a Bartholin's gland abces caused by Pseudomonas Aeruginosa with a resolutive evolution after antibiotherapy and surgical drainage.
Conclusion:
Diagnosis of Bartholinitis should be considered in any female infant with a labial enlargement.
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