Constipation presenting as recurrent vulvovaginitis in prepubertal children.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
Vulvovaginitis is the most common gynecologic problem in premenarcheal girls. We describe 3 patients with recurrent vulvovaginitis caused by bacterial infection who responded to treatment of constipation with resolution of the vulvovaginitis. There were no recurrences during the follow-up period of 15 to 36 months. We propose that underlying constipation should be added to the list of possible causes of recurrent vulvovaginitis.
Medical subject headings
- Constipation
- Vulvovaginitis