Premenarchal recurrent periclitoral abscess: a case report.

Authors

Eduardo Lara-Torre
S Paige Hertweck
Sari L Kives
Sally Perlman

Publication/Presentation Date

12-1-2004

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Periclitoral abscesses in premenarchal girls is a serious condition and can have negative implications for future reproductive health. Recurrent periclitoral abscess in premenarchal girls is rare.

CASE: An 11-year-old, premenarchal girl presented complaining of dysuria, vulvar swelling, pain and erythema of the clitoral hood and a similar episode 12 months previously. Intravenous antibiotics and local measures resulted in spontaneous drainage of the abscess. On day 3 the area was healing, and the patient was discharged on oral antibiotics and sitz baths. At her 6-month follow-up, she had a normal clitoral hood without tenderness or erythema.

CONCLUSION: Broad-spectrum antibiotics and local measures may prevent surgical treatment and potential associated reproductive morbidity.

Volume

49

Issue

12

First Page

983

Last Page

985

ISSN

0024-7758

Published In/Presented At

Lara-Torre, E., Hertweck, S. P., Kives, S. L., & Perlman, S. (2004). Premenarchal recurrent periclitoral abscess: a case report. The Journal of reproductive medicine, 49(12), 983–985.

Disciplines

Medicine and Health Sciences

PubMedID

15656216

Department(s)

Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Document Type

Article