Vaginal polyp in a newborn

Eur J Pediatr. 2008 May;167(5):599-600. doi: 10.1007/s00431-007-0524-x. Epub 2007 Jul 7.

Abstract

Vaginal fibroepithelial polyp is a rare lesion, and although benign, it can be confused with malignant connective tissue lesions. Treatment is simple excision, and recurrence is extremely uncommon. We report a case of a newborn with vaginal fibroepithelial polyp. The authors suggest that vaginal polyp must be considered in the evaluation of interlabial masses in prepubertal girls.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Female
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Polyps / diagnosis*
  • Polyps / surgery
  • Urogenital Surgical Procedures / methods
  • Vaginal Neoplasms / diagnosis*
  • Vaginal Neoplasms / surgery