An unusual clinical presentation of labial fusion in post pubertal period
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https://doi.org/10.18203/2320-1770.ijrcog20180925Keywords:
Labial adhesion, Labial fusion, Labial agglutination, Synechia vulvaeAbstract
Labial fusion is sealing of labia minora in midline, also known as labial adhesion or labial agglutination or synechia vulvae. This condition is common in pre-pubertal females usually asymptomatic when oestrogen levels are low and commonly resolves spontaneously post-puberty if unresolved medical treatment includes use of estrogen cream or betamethasone cream application, very rarely surgical treatment required, if not responding to medical treatment due to dense adhesions. This case report is unusual as it has presented in a post-pubertal female requiring surgical management.
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