J Korean Pediatr Soc.  1998 Feb;41(2):281-284.

A Case of Genital Prolapse in Premature Baby

• Choi WK
• Lee SC
• Park YW
• Lee CG
• Kim SW

Abstract

Neonatal genital prolapse is very rare and is usually associated with meningomyelocele or other anomalies of the central nervous system. Synonyms of genital prolapse are sacropubic hernia, pelvic relaxation, and pelvic organ prolapse. There are two types of genital prolapse including vaginal prolapse and uterovaginal prolapse. We experienced a case of uterovaginal prolapse in a 30 day-old premature infant, which was resolved with hypertonic saline pack on the 78th day of life. We report a case with the review of the literatures.

Keyword

Genital prolapse; Premature infant

MeSH Terms

Central Nervous System
Hernia
Humans
Infant, Newborn
Infant, Premature
Meningomyelocele
Pelvic Organ Prolapse
Prolapse*
Relaxation
Uterine Prolapse