About a case: Hematocolpos in a 13-year-old girl

Hematocolpos is a rare condition in which the vagina fills with menstrual blood, but this blood cannot drain normally outside the body. The main cause of this condition is usually an abnormal vaginal membrane or septum that partially or completely blocks the exit from the vagina. Diagnosis is based on a thorough gynecological examination, ultrasound and, in the most complex cases, MRI. Early management is essential to avoid complications of vaginal stenosis. We report the case of a 13-year-old girl diagnosed with hematocolpos and a hymenal imperforation, who underwent curettage of the septum with evacuation of the hematocolpos. Post-operative follow-up was favorable.