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Premenarchal labia minora hypertrophy.

Karoon Agrawal¹, Pankaj Kumar Patel¹, Shamendra Anand Sahu¹

¹Department of Burns, Plastic and Maxillofacial Surgery, Vardhman Mahavir Medical College and Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi, India.

Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery : Official Publication of the Association of Plastic Surgeons of India

|November 12, 2016

Summary

Juvenile labia minora hypertrophy (JLMH) is rare in premenarchal children. This case highlights the challenges and rarity of JLMH in an 8-year-old, emphasizing the need for awareness.

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Area of Science:

Gynecology
Pediatric Surgery
Vulvovaginal Plastic Surgery

Background:

Labia minora hypertrophy (LMH) is an uncommon condition impacting physical comfort and psychological well-being.
Sociocultural factors in regions like India contribute to delayed medical consultation for LMH.
Surgical correction for LMH is infrequently performed by surgeons in India.

Observation:

This report details a rare case of premenarchal juvenile labia minora hypertrophy (JLMH) in an 8-year-old child.
LMH in this pediatric age group is exceptionally uncommon.
A comprehensive English literature search found no prior documented cases of LMH in an 8-year-old.

Findings:

The case presents a unique instance of JLMH in a premenarchal child.

Keywords:

Labiaplasty juvenile labia minora hypertrophy labia minora labia minora hypertrophy

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Implications:

Increased awareness of JLMH in pediatric populations is warranted.
Early diagnosis and intervention can mitigate physical and psychological distress.
Further research into the etiology and management of pediatric LMH is recommended.