Adolescents With Labial Enlargement Misdiagnosed as Labial Masses on Imaging

<b>Background:</b> Literature describing radiologic imaging of the adolescent labia is lacking and may lead to misdiagnoses and unnecessary medical care. <b>Cases:</b> Two adolescent patients presented with sudden-onset unilateral labia minora enlargement and underwent multiple imaging modalities which identified a discrete mass. One patient was diagnosed with aphthous ulcers after a prolonged emergency department stay, and the other underwent an exam under anesthesia for mass removal and was found to have an elongated labia minora rolled into itself. <b>Conclusion:</b> Labia minora enlargement in adolescents can be significant and may be mistaken for a discrete mass on radiologic imaging given a lack of literature on expected findings. Clinical correlation and understanding of age-appropriate etiologies of noninfectious labial swelling is crucial to avoid unnecessary medical therapies and procedures.

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Case Reports in Pediatrics
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2025-01-01
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https://doi.org/10.1155/crpe/6823679
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Genital Health and Disease
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Adolescents With Labial Enlargement Misdiagnosed as Labial Masses on Imaging

Erin Isaacson, David A. Bloom, Melina Dendrinos
Case Reports in Pediatrics
Genital Health and Disease
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Adolescents With Labial Enlargement Misdiagnosed as Labial Masses on Imaging

Erin Isaacson, David A. Bloom, Melina Dendrinos
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Abstract

<b>Background:</b> Literature describing radiologic imaging of the adolescent labia is lacking and may lead to misdiagnoses and unnecessary medical care. <b>Cases:</b> Two adolescent patients presented with sudden-onset unilateral labia minora enlargement and underwent multiple imaging modalities which identified a discrete mass. One patient was diagnosed with aphthous ulcers after a prolonged emergency department stay, and the other underwent an exam under anesthesia for mass removal and was found to have an elongated labia minora rolled into itself. <b>Conclusion:</b> Labia minora enlargement in adolescents can be significant and may be mistaken for a discrete mass on radiologic imaging given a lack of literature on expected findings. Clinical correlation and understanding of age-appropriate etiologies of noninfectious labial swelling is crucial to avoid unnecessary medical therapies and procedures.

Case Reports in PediatricsVol. 2025(1)
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