Journal of pediatric and adolescent gynecology
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J Pediatr Adolesc Gynecol · Dec 2013
Review Case ReportsUrogenital myiasis by Cordylobia anthropophaga.
Cordylobia anthropophaga is one of the most common agents of urogenital myiasis in African tropical regions. A case of vulvar myiasis due to the larvae of Cordylobia anthropophaga in a 16-year-old female is presented with a systematic review of the literature. ⋯ Diagnosis of vulvar myiasis must be considered if vulvar boil-like inflammatory papules are found, essentially in travelers to and from endemic countries. The diagnosis is mainly clinical and its management consists of the extraction of the larva.
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J Pediatr Adolesc Gynecol · Dec 2013
Assessment of anxiety and depression in adolescents with primary dysmenorrhea: a case-control study.
To examine the relationship between primary dysmenorrhea and symptoms of depression and anxiety among adolescent female students in Tbilisi, Georgia. ⋯ Primary dysmenorrhea is strongly linked with positive scores for depression and anxiety. Because of this association, attention should be given to effective mental health screening in these patients; psychological support may be necessary during their treatment and follow-up.
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J Pediatr Adolesc Gynecol · Dec 2013
Case ReportsSevere vaginal laceration in a 5-year-old girl caused by sudden hydro-distention.
Severe vaginal trauma in young girls is uncommon. We describe a 5-year-old girl who presented a vaginal laceration following sudden hydro-distention. ⋯ This case illustrates a rare mechanism of severe vaginal laceration, in a young girl, by hydro-distention. Though there are often no external lesions the internal lesions can be severe causing significant bleeding. Certainly in these cases aggressive diagnostic evaluation is necessary.