Paediatric and teenage gynaecological disorders in northern Nigeria

Abstract

A retrospective analysis of 206 paediatric and teenage gynaecological disorders seen at the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital from January 1984 to December 1993 is presented. The age range was from birth to 19 years, with 94% aged between 12 and 19 years. Abortions constituted the most common gynaecological disorder seen (37.4%), followed by traumatic injury to the genitalia (30.6%). Other frequently seen disorders included ovarian cysts (4.9%), cryptomenorrhoea (4.4%), labial agglutination (3%), ruptured ectopic pregnancy (3%) and hydatidiform mole (1.4%). Management was based on usual, standard gynaecological practice.