Korean J Urol.  1986 Oct;27(5):765-767.

A Case of Acute Urinary Retention Caused by Hematocolpos Secondary to Imperforate Hymen

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  • 1Department of Urology, College of Medicine, Korea University, College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.

Abstract

Hematocolpos is a congenital abnormality resulting from vaginal obstruction. This is relatively not rare condition but is rarely associated with obstructive uropathy such as acute urinary retention and hydronephrosis. We encountered a rare case of hematocolpos, secondary to imperforate hymen, which caused hydronephrosis and urinary retention.

Keyword

hematocolpos; acute urinary retention

MeSH Terms

Congenital Abnormalities
Female
Hematocolpos*
Hydronephrosis
Hymen*
Urinary Retention*
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