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Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Surgery
  • Neonatal Medicine
  • Medical Imaging

Background:

  • Neonatal hydrocolpos is a rare condition characterized by vaginal dilatation and fluid accumulation.
  • It presents as a lower abdominal mass in newborns, mimicking other serious conditions like urogenital anomalies or tumors.
  • Prenatal diagnosis and prompt postnatal imaging are crucial for early detection.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To report two cases of neonatal hydrocolpos diagnosed prenatally.
  • To highlight the importance of a high index of suspicion for this condition.
  • To emphasize timely intervention for preventing complications.

Main Methods:

  • Review of two neonatal cases with prenatal diagnosis of lower abdominal mass.
  • Postnatal diagnostic workup including ultrasound, MRI, and cystoscopy.
  • Evaluation of associated renal system enlargement.

Main Results:

  • Confirmed diagnosis of hydrocolpos with distal vaginal obstruction in both cases.
  • Identified enlarged renal systems secondary to mass effect.
  • Demonstrated the utility of imaging modalities in diagnosis.

Conclusions:

  • A high index of suspicion for neonatal hydrocolpos is vital in newborns with fetal diagnosis of infraumbilical abdominal mass.
  • Early detection and intervention facilitate timely management.
  • Prompt treatment can prevent severe complications such as renal compromise.