Abstract The MNX1 gene encodes a homeobox transcription factor found to be important for pancreatic beta cell differentiation and development. Mutations of the MNX1 gene that cause permanent neonatal diabetes mellitus (PNDM) are rare and have been reported in only two cases.
Hanan Hassan Aly +3 more
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Congenital imperforate hymen with hydrocolpos and hydronephrosis associated with severe hydramnios and increase of maternal ovarian steroidogenic enzymes [PDF]
This is a clinical research paperStudy Objective: To study clinical features of patient presented with severe hydramnios, associated with hydronephrosis, that was antenatally diagnosed and has been successfully treated immediately after birth.
Foster, H +3 more
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Hematocolpos due to lower vaginal agenesis in an adolescent girl
Hematocolpos due to vaginal agenesis with a functional uterus are particularly rare and are sometimes misdiagnosed in adolescent females because of the diversity in symptoms. Major complaints in cases diagnosed during adolescence are often lower abdominal pain, back pain, cancelation dysfunction, and primary amenorrhea.
Kazunori Imai +8 more
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Coping Strategies with Genito‐Pelvic Pain/Penetration Disorder: A Qualitative Study
Background. Genital/pelvic pain penetration disorder (GPPPD) decreased mental and physical functioning, reduced quality of life, and reduced feelings of inadequacy and worthlessness, all of which impair the ability of women with GPPPD to enjoy sex. This qualitative study was conducted to identify which factors can reduce sexual stress and help Iranian ...
Mojdeh Banaei +4 more
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An unusual case of urinary tract obstruction due to imperforate hymen in an 11-month-old infant
Variations in the anatomy of the hymen are common and imperforate hymen is an extreme manifestation. In spite of the recommendations for early inspection of the external genitalia, hymenal malformations escape diagnosis until the time of menarche. Rarely,
Sajni Khemchandani +2 more
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Imperforate Hymen: A Rare Cause of Abdominopelvic Mass in an Infant
Symptomatic imperforate hymen is very rare in infants. Here we report a neonate who presented with imperforate hymen with abdominal distension, fever and loose stool.
Baburam Dixit Thapa, Mohan Chandra Regmi
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Microperforate hymen and labial fusion: an unusual case [PDF]
Genital tract abnormalities are uncommon, occurring in approximately 7% of female population. Among these cases, hymenal abnormalities are the most frequent, with imperforate hymen occurring in 1 in 2000 girls.
Diana, Valsa +4 more
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Hymen and virginity: What every paediatrician should know
Paediatricians may face the notion of ‘virginity’ in various situations while caring for children and adolescents, but are often poorly prepared to address this sensitive topic. Virginity is a social construct. Despite medical evidence that there is no scientifically reliable way to determine virginity, misconceptions about the hymen and its supposed ...
Dehlia Moussaoui +2 more
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Imperforate Hymen - a rare cause of acute abdominal pain and tenesmus: case report and review of the literature [PDF]
Imperforate hymen is a rare condition that presents with amenorrhea, cyclical abdominal pains and urine retention among pubertal girls. A 14 year old girl with imperforate hymen underwent hymenotomy for hematocolpometra, having presented with abdominal ...
Mwenda, AS
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Imperforate hymen as an unusual cause of non-urological urine retention – A case report
Introduction: Imperforate hymen is a rare condition but it is the most frequent obstructive anomaly of the female lower genital tract. In most cases the diagnosis is missed in childhood and is made after puberty when the patient presents with ...
El-sayed El-badawy Awad +3 more
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