An unusual case of labial fusion in a post pubertal girl

Authors

  • Kinnari Amin Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Nootan Medical College and Research Centre, Visnagar, Gujarat, India
  • Bhamini Kadikar Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Nootan Medical College and Research Centre, Visnagar, Gujarat, India
  • Heena Rajput Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Nootan Medical College and Research Centre, Visnagar, Gujarat, India
  • Krupa Patel Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Nootan Medical College and Research Centre, Visnagar, Gujarat, India
  • Nilesh Shah Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Nootan Medical College and Research Centre, Visnagar, Gujarat, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18203/2320-1770.ijrcog20212687

Keywords:

Labial adhesion, Labial fusion, Labial agglutination, Synechia vulvae

Abstract

Labial fusion is defined as either partial or complete adherence of the labia minora. It is also known as vulvar fusion, labial adhesion, labial agglutination or synechia of the vulva. This condition is common in pre-pubertal girls when estrogen levels are low and commonly resolves spontaneously post-puberty. This condition is usually asymptomatic and can be treated with topical application of estrogen or betamethasone cream or by manual or surgical separation of adhesions. We present a case of labial fusion in post pubertal girl which was managed surgically.

Author Biographies

Kinnari Amin, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Nootan Medical College and Research Centre, Visnagar, Gujarat, India

Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology.

Bhamini Kadikar, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Nootan Medical College and Research Centre, Visnagar, Gujarat, India

Assistant professor, Department of obstetrics & gynecology

Heena Rajput, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Nootan Medical College and Research Centre, Visnagar, Gujarat, India

Assistant professor, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology

Krupa Patel, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Nootan Medical College and Research Centre, Visnagar, Gujarat, India

Senior resident, Obstetrics & Gynecology

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2021-06-28

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