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Labial adhesions in a pre-pubertal girl: The importance of awareness
T C Goutham Krishna1, Haritha Sagili2, D Jayalakshmi2
1MBBS Intern, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Jawaharlal Institute of Post Graduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER), Puducherry, India.
Abstract:
Labial adhesion affects up to 0.6-5% of pre-pubertal girls. They may be congenital or acquired. Patients usually are asymptomatic, and thus, labial adhesions are found incidentally on routine examination. If the patient is indeed truly asymptomatic, there is no need for any treatment, and reassurance only is needed. When treatment is indicated, topical application of oestrogen cream is advised, but when this fails, surgical intervention is recommended. Recurrence is common regardless of the treatment. We present the case of a three-year-old girl managed by release of adhesions under topical anaesthesia and topical application of oestrogen cream.
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