Korean J Obstet Gynecol.  2012 Mar;55(3):197-200. 10.5468/KJOG.2012.55.3.197.

A rare case of pyometrocolpos: A consequence of distal vaginal septum

• Mittal S
• Taneja BK
• Goel A
• Purakayastha A

• KMID: 2274127
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.5468/KJOG.2012.55.3.197

Abstract

Pyometrocolpos resulting from congenital obstructing lesions can present during early childhood and adolescence with varying signs and symptoms. Children with pyometrocolpos due to distal vaginal obstruction may present as acutely ill with obstructive uropathy and septicaemia. We present a case of a two year old girl with pyometrocolpos in whom drainage under anaesthesia lead to marked improvement of her clinical symptoms.

Keyword

Congenital obstructing lesions; Distal vaginal obstruction pyometrocolpos

MeSH Terms

Adolescent
Child
Drainage
Humans

Figure

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  Fig. 1 Ultrasonography is showing cervix (solid arrow) and endometrial cavity (dashed arrow) filled with fluid with internal echoes suggestive of pyometra.

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  Fig. 2 Photograph of perineum showing vaginal orifice after resection of septum and drainage of pyometra.

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