hydrometrocolpos
accumulation of secretions in the vagina and uterus
- dilatation of the vagina proximal to a congenital obstruction
(e.g., imperforate hymen)
- produces a palpable, fixed midline mass
- may cause hydronephrosis
- AXR: abdominal mass extending from pelvis
- US: cystic mass posterior to bladder with scattered echoes
due to cellular material and blood
Cf: hydrometros = uterine dilatation only (obstruction at cervix)
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2002-04-18