Research Article

Mission Possible, Hymen Imperforate from Imperfect to Become Perfect: A Case Report

Authors

  • Edward Dian Suwito Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Matraman General Hospital, Jakarta, Indonesia
  • Rian Adi Pamungkas Faculty of Health Sciences, Esa Unggul University, Jakarta, Indonesia
  • Yudianto Budi Saroyo Faculty of Medicine, University of Indonesia, dr.Cipto Mangunkusumo National General Hospital, Jakarta, Indonesia

Abstract

Imperforated hymen is a rare presentation in peripubertal girls. Imperforate hymen is the most common obstructive congenital abnormality of the female genital tract. Despite being the most common malformation in the female genital system, imperforate hymen is uncommon. It often emerges at puberty; however, prenatal, infant and adolescent cases have been reported. This study aims to report a case of 12 years girl present with cyclical abdominal pain, backache, and primary amenorrhoea with a huge mass per abdomen. This study implemented a qualitative method with a case report approach. The results of the study show imperforate hymen patients need to be treated by surgical hymenotomy.

Article information

Journal

Journal of Medical and Health Studies

Volume (Issue)

3 (3)

Pages

01-06

Published

2022-06-25

How to Cite

Suwito, E. D., Pamungkas, R. A., & Saroyo, Y. B. (2022). Mission Possible, Hymen Imperforate from Imperfect to Become Perfect: A Case Report. Journal of Medical and Health Studies, 3(3), 01–06. https://doi.org/10.32996/jmhs.2022.3.3.1

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Keywords:

Imperforated hymen; primary amenorrhoea; huge abdomen mass; haematometra; haematocolpos