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[Perineal Groove: A Rare Congenital Anomaly].

Authors :
Barbosa M
Alves N
Fontes N
Source :
Acta medica portuguesa [Acta Med Port] 2016 Oct; Vol. 29 (10), pp. 670-672. Date of Electronic Publication: 2016 Oct 31.
Publication Year :
2016

Abstract

Perineal groove is a rare congenital anorectal malformation, with incidence yet undetermined. It is almost exclusive to the female newborn and its embryogenic origin remains uncertain. We present a case-report of a newborn girl that was discharged from the nursery without complications. At her first appointment at primary care we noted a wet sulcus connecting the posterior vaginal commissure and the anus. This case report emphasizes the rarity of the perineal groove and the importance of a good quality history and physical examination at primary care.

Details

Language :
Portuguese
ISSN :
1646-0758
Volume :
29
Issue :
10
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Acta medica portuguesa
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
28103464
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.20344/amp.7645