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Hydrometrocolpos Presenting as a Huge Abdominal Swelling and Obstructive Uropathy in a 4 Day Old Newborn: A
Birkneh Tilahun1, Fitsum Woldegebriel1, Zenebe Wolde1
1Hawassa University, Hawassa, Ethiopia.
Background:
Abdominal swelling is an uncommon presentation in newborn babies. A combination of huge abdominal swelling, obstructive uropathy and imperforate hymen in newborns has not been reported in the medical literature.
Case Details:
We report a 4 days old newborn with a rare presentation of hydrometrocolpos which posed a diagnostic challenge and consequently resulted in delays in diagnosis and treatment.
Conclusion:
Hydrometrocolpos should be considered as a differential diagnosis in neonates who present with huge abdominal swelling.
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