Foreign body in vagina: a cause of persistent vaginal discharge in children

Authors

  • P. Pallavee Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Mahatma Gandhi Medical College & Research Institute, Puducherry, India
  • Sunita Samal Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Mahatma Gandhi Medical College & Research Institute, Puducherry, India
  • P. Sabita Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Indira Gandhi Medical College and Research Institute, Puducherry, India

Keywords:

Foreign body, Vagina, Children

Abstract

Vulvovaginitis and vaginal discharge in pediatric patients, while not uncommon, is commonly believed to be due to such causes as absence of the protective effect on the vaginal mucosa. However, other causes need also to be kept in mind. We report a case of chronic vaginal discharge in a 5 yr old, who had retained a foreign body in her vagina for 6-7 months.

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Published

2016-12-09

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Case Reports