Unusual Presentation of a Rectovestibular Fistula as Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage in a Postmenopausal Woman
Joint Authors
Grechukhina, Olga
Gressel, Gregory M.
Taylor, Graham
Schwartz, Jeremy I.
Welsh, Regan J.
Source
Case Reports in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Issue
Vol. 2014, Issue 2014 (31 Dec. 2014), pp.1-3, 3 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2014-12-22
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
3
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Anorectal malformations (ARMs) are extremely rare and are usually identified neonatally.
It is unusual for these cases to present in the postmenopausal period.
This case report describes a postmenopausal patient with ARM and rectovaginal hemorrhage.
Case.
An 86-year-old, gravida 11, para 9, presented to the emergency department complaining of profuse postmenopausal vaginal bleeding.
Her gynecologic history was significant only for an unclear history of an anal abnormality that was noted at birth.
Speculum examination revealed profuse rectal bleeding from a rectovestibular fistula exterior to her hymenal ring.
Colonoscopic examination revealed severe diverticular disease.
Conclusion.
This patient was born with an imperforate anus which resolved as rectovestibular fistula and ectopic anus.
This case presents a rare clinical circumstance which integrates the fields of obstetrics, gynecology, gastroenterology, and embryology alike.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Grechukhina, Olga& Gressel, Gregory M.& Taylor, Graham& Schwartz, Jeremy I.& Welsh, Regan J.. 2014. Unusual Presentation of a Rectovestibular Fistula as Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage in a Postmenopausal Woman. Case Reports in Obstetrics and Gynecology،Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1017345
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Grechukhina, Olga…[et al.]. Unusual Presentation of a Rectovestibular Fistula as Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage in a Postmenopausal Woman. Case Reports in Obstetrics and Gynecology No. 2014 (2014), pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1017345
American Medical Association (AMA)
Grechukhina, Olga& Gressel, Gregory M.& Taylor, Graham& Schwartz, Jeremy I.& Welsh, Regan J.. Unusual Presentation of a Rectovestibular Fistula as Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage in a Postmenopausal Woman. Case Reports in Obstetrics and Gynecology. 2014. Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1017345
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1017345