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Labial fusion causing upper urinary tract obstruction
J C Norbeck1, M R Ritchey, D A Bloom
1Section of Urology, University of Michigan Medical Center, Ann Arbor.
Urology
|August 1, 1993
Insights
Labial fusion in infants can unusually cause severe hydroureteronephrosis. Prompt surgical release of fused labia resolved this urinary tract issue, highlighting the need for screening.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Urology
- Neonatal Health
- Genitourinary Abnormalities
Background:
- Labial fusion (labia agglutination) is a common neonatal condition.
- Severe urinary tract obstruction is an uncommon complication of labial fusion.
Abstract:
An infant with dense and nearly complete labial fusion had marked hydroureteronephrosis which resolved after incision of the adherent labia. Although this is an unusual consequence of labial fusion, it argues for upper urinary tract screening in these children.