Primary amenorrhea with an abdominal mass at the umbilicus

J Pediatr Adolesc Gynecol. 2009 Feb;22(1):e1-3. doi: 10.1016/j.jpag.2008.07.016.

Abstract

Background: Transverse vaginal septum is a rare cause of primary amenorrhea. It has a reported incidence of 1:2,100-1:72,000 and a variety of clinical presentations.

Case: A 16-year-old patient presented with primary amenorrhea and a large abdominal mass that was palpated on clinical exam and confirmed on MRI imaging. A diagnosis of transverse vaginal septum was ultimately made and the patient underwent a successful surgical excision of the septum and vaginal reconstruction.

Conclusion: The presentation, etiology, diagnosis, and surgical treatment of a transverse vaginal septum are discussed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Amenorrhea / etiology*
  • Female
  • Gynecologic Surgical Procedures / methods
  • Hematocolpos / diagnostic imaging
  • Hematocolpos / etiology
  • Hematometra / diagnostic imaging
  • Hematometra / etiology*
  • Humans
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Puberty / physiology
  • Ultrasonography
  • Vagina / abnormalities*
  • Vagina / surgery*