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Korean Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology 2005;48(12):2993-2997.
Published online December 1, 2005.
A Case of Imperforate Hymen with Hematocolpometra.
Seok Kyeng Chun, Eun Jin Jung, Chang Jun Yu, Yun Ju Jang, Ji Un Kim, Chang Seong Kang, Sung Chul Park, Jong Kyou Park
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Han-il Hospital, Seoul, Korea. airkyeng7@hanmail.net
Abstract
Imperforate hymen is a rare congenital malformation, but it can make hematocolpometra and complications. In most cases definite finding is noticed after menarche as retention of menstrual flow results in abdominal pain, distension of the lower abdomen and often in acute urinary retention. A case of imperforate hymen associated with hematocolpometra at age of 12 was treated satisfactorily by simple crucial incision of hymen and drained of about 450 cc of tarry blood. We present a case of imperforate hymen with a brief review of literatures concerned.
Key Words: Imperforate hymen, Hematocolpometra


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