Abdominal X-ray showed a large calcific mass; furtherevaluation revealed a vaginal struvite stone, and it was removed surgically.No anatomical reason was determined for the formation of stone and it wasaccepted as primary vaginal stone.
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Objective & Hypothesis:Vaginal stones are rarely seen in childhood; they are categorized as primaryand secondary whether they are a foreign object focus (nidus) or not.Urethrovaginal fistula is the most common etiological cause; other etiologiesare considerably rarely reported.
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Key Findings & Data:A 14-year-old girl, suffering from an unidentifiedneurodegenerative disease, was admitted with complaints of cough, poorfeeding and vomiting.
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Conclusion & Impact:Abdominal X-ray showed a large calcific mass; furtherevaluation revealed a vaginal struvite stone, and it was removed surgically.No anatomical reason was determined for the formation of stone and it wasaccepted as primary vaginal stone.
🔬Design:Research Article
📍Scope:Comprehensive Sample
⚙️Variables:Domain Parameters
Abstract
Vaginal stones are rarely seen in childhood; they are categorized as primaryand secondary whether they are a foreign object focus (nidus) or not.Urethrovaginal fistula is the most common etiological cause; other etiologiesare considerably rarely reported. Primary vaginal stones are formed as a resultof urinary salt accumulate. A 14-year-old girl, suffering from an unidentifiedneurodegenerative disease, was admitted with complaints of cough, poorfeeding and vomiting. Abdominal X-ray showed a large calcific mass; furtherevaluation revealed a vaginal struvite stone, and it was removed surgically.No anatomical reason was determined for the formation of stone and it wasaccepted as primary vaginal stone.
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Cite This Article
Özbey, B. C., Erdem, A. O., Tokgöz, Y., Terlemez, S. (2022). A rare reason in a child with feeding intolerance: Intravaginal struvite stone. Turkish Journal of Pediatrics, Cilt: 60 - Sayı: 1, 86–88. https://ajindex.com/articles/613257
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