Rare cause of vaginal bleeding in early puberty

Victoria J Davis; Christine D Dizon; Cheryl F Minuk

doi:10.1016/j.jpag.2005.01.006

Rare cause of vaginal bleeding in early puberty

J Pediatr Adolesc Gynecol. 2005 Apr;18(2):113-5. doi: 10.1016/j.jpag.2005.01.006.

Authors

Victoria J Davis¹, Christine D Dizon, Cheryl F Minuk

Affiliation

¹ Section of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology, Hospital for Sick Children, University of Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

PMID: 15897108
DOI: 10.1016/j.jpag.2005.01.006

Abstract

Study objective: To document an unusual cause of vaginal bleeding in early puberty.

Design: Case Report.

Results: Clinical presentation with the aid of pelvic ultrasound pointed to the diagnosis of an endometrial polyp in this young adolescent prior to menarche. A hysteroscopy was deemed necessary to allay concerns for a serious pathology and confirm diagnosis.

Conclusion: Endometrial polyps are infrequent in adolescents but should be included as a differential diagnosis of vaginal bleeding in this population.

Publication types

Case Reports

MeSH terms

Child
Endometrium / pathology*
Female
Follow-Up Studies
Humans
Hyperplasia
Polyps / complications*
Puberty*
Uterine Diseases / complications*
Uterine Hemorrhage / etiology*