52. Examination of Hymenal Variant Diagnoses Pre- and Post-Evaluation by Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology

Imperforate hymen is a congenital anomaly of the female genitalia wherein the opening to the vagina is completely obstructed by hymenal tissue and affects 1/2000 patients. Several other hymenal variants, including septate and microperforate hymen, may mimic the presentation of imperforate hymen. This may lead to misdiagnosis of hymenal variants by providers who are less familiar with examination and diagnostic methods for proper diagnosis of congenital anomalies of the female reproductive tract.

Source: Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology - April 1, 2024 Category: OBGYN Authors: Gianina Monestime, Kassandra Goytia, Mary Fang, Sarah Casey, Jennifer Dietrich Source Type: research