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1: J Adolesc Health. 1999 Mar;24(3):226-8.Click here to read Links

Imperforate hymen and ruptured hematosalpinx: a case report with a review of the literature.

Bakos O, Berglund L.

Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University Hospital, Uppsala, Sweden.

The imperforate hymen is a common genital disorder, but a ruptured hematosalpinx is a fairly rare complication. This article presents one case with an imperforate hymen as well as a bilateral hematosalpinx, with unilateral ruptured hematosalpinx, giving a picture of acute abdomen. The pathology, diagnosis, treatment, and complications of these rare cases are discussed. The most important factor for the clinician to remember is the history; a simple inspection provides the diagnostic clue.

PMID: 10195807 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]