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Pediatric Vulvar Bleeding due to Leech Infestation: A Case Report.
Hajar Ziaei Hezarjaribi1, Mahdi Fakhar1, Rezvan Yalveh2
1Molecular and Cell Biology Research Center, School of Medicine, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran.
Iranian Journal of Parasitology
|January 31, 2019
Summary
A rare case of leech infestation caused vulvar bleeding in a young girl after swimming in a pond. This highlights a neglected parasitic infection in pediatric vulvar conditions.
Area of Science:
- Medical Parasitology
- Pediatric Gynecology
Background:
- Leech infestations commonly affect upper body cavities in children.
- Vulvar and vaginal leech infestations are infrequent but documented occurrences.
Observation:
- A 6-year-old girl presented with vulvar bleeding due to leech infestation.
- The patient had a history of swimming in a pond before symptom onset.
- The case was treated at Booali Sina Hospital, Sari, Iran.
Findings:
- This case highlights an extremely rare instance of pediatric vulvar leech infestation.
- The presentation of vulvar bleeding in a child necessitates considering parasitic causes.
Implications:
- Increased awareness of rare parasitic infections like leech infestation is crucial for pediatricians and emergency departments.
- Further investigation into neglected tropical diseases and their presentations in children is warranted.
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