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Case Reports
. 2024 Jul 3;16(7):e63773.
doi: 10.7759/cureus.63773. eCollection 2024 Jul.

Pubertal Labial Fusion: A Case Study

Aishwarya Gupta  1 , Sandhya Pajai  1 , Aditi Singh Thakur  1 , Abhinav Ahuja  2 , Nitish Batra  2
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Case Reports

Pubertal Labial Fusion: A Case Study

Aishwarya Gupta et al. Cureus. .

Abstract

Labial fusion, though rare, can present during puberty, or even adolescence leading to challenges in diagnosis and management. This case report offers a detailed examination of the clinical manifestation, diagnostic process, and therapeutic approach in an adolescent girl with labial fusion. This report emphasizes the importance of early intervention to improve patient outcomes for this complex medical condition.

Keywords: adolescent health; genital anomalies; labial adhesions; labial fusion; puberty; reproductive health.

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Human subjects: Consent was obtained or waived by all participants in this study. Conflicts of interest: In compliance with the ICMJE uniform disclosure form, all authors declare the following: Payment/services info: All authors have declared that no financial support was received from any organization for the submitted work. Financial relationships: All authors have declared that they have no financial relationships at present or within the previous three years with any organizations that might have an interest in the submitted work. Other relationships: All authors have declared that there are no other relationships or activities that could appear to have influenced the submitted work.

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Figure 1
Figure 1. Complete fusion of labia minora covering the clitoris, urethra, and hymen. A small dimpling can be just above the anus marked by a black arrow.
Figure 2
Figure 2. Visualization of the clitoris and urethra and successful catheterization of the bladder.
Figure 3
Figure 3. Reconstruction of the vulva using Vicryl 5-0.
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