Isolated labial fusion as a cause of acute urinary retention in early adolescent period

Silfeler D. B., Artunc B., Pektas O. Z., Sanverdi I., Eren S.

Pakistan Journal of Medical Sciences, vol.27, no.3, pp.708-710, 2011 (SCI-Expanded) identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 27 Issue: 3
  • Publication Date: 2011
  • Journal Name: Pakistan Journal of Medical Sciences
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.708-710
  • Keywords: Adolescent, Labial fusion, Urinary retention
  • Hatay Mustafa Kemal University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Fusion of the labia majora is generally an acquired defect because of local inflamation, trauma and vaginal lacerations. In postmenauposal period, it is associated with lichen sclerosis. It is typically found in young neonates or prepubertal girls when the labia and vagina are not adequately estrogenized. In this study, a 14-year adolescent with labial fusion as a cause of acute urinary retention is presented.