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Genital bleeding in premenarcheal children

A Imai1, S Horibe, T Tamaya

  • 1Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Gifu University School of Medicine, Japan.

International Journal of Gynaecology and Obstetrics: the Official Organ of the International Federation of Gynaecology and Obstetrics
|April 1, 1995
PubMed
Summary

Genital bleeding in girls under 10 often stems from local vaginal issues, but can signal rare tumors or precocious puberty. Early diagnosis is key for successful treatment and fertility preservation.

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Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Gynecology
  • Pediatric Oncology
  • Endocrinology

Background:

  • Genital bleeding in children is uncommon but warrants investigation.
  • Advances in diagnostics and earlier onset of puberty necessitate updated clinical reviews.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the experience with genital bleeding in pediatric patients.
  • To identify causes and diagnostic approaches for genital bleeding in girls under 10.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of patients under 10 years old referred for genital bleeding between 1984 and 1993.
  • Data collected from Gifu University School of Medicine-affiliated hospitals.

Main Results:

  • 62 of 330 girls (20%) presented with genital bleeding.

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  • Local vaginal lesions (vulvovaginitis, urethral prolapse, trauma, foreign bodies, tumors) caused bleeding in 74% of cases.
  • Malignant vaginal tumors (sarcoma botryoides, endodermal sinus tumor) were diagnosed in two patients.
  • Precocious puberty was the cause in 26% of cases, with some linked to ovarian tumors detected by ultrasound and hormonal tests.

    • Conclusions:

    • Genital bleeding in children can be a rare indicator of genital tract tumors.
    • Prompt diagnosis and precise detection are crucial for successful treatment outcomes and preserving future fertility.