Pediatric Vaginal Leech Infestation with Severe Bleeding: A Case Report and Review Article
Case report published in J Pediatr Adolesc Gynecol (2019)
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Vaginal leech infestation is a rare event with vaginal bleeding being its prominent sign. Few cases have been reported in young children. CASE: In this article, we present a case of vaginal leech infestation in a 2-year-old girl who presented with significant vaginal bleeding that caused severe acute anemia, prompting transfusion. On examination, she appeared anemic, but healthy, without any signs of pubertal development. The leech was seen during examination with the patient under anesthesia and was removed. With removal of the leech, bleeding decreased significantly and stopped completely after 2 hours. She was discharged the next day in good condition. SUMMARY AND CONCLUSION: The important concern in vaginal leech infestation is early diagnosis to prevent severe acute anemia and shock.
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Resumen
Case of a 2-year-old girl with vaginal leech infestation causing severe acute anemia requiring transfusion. Documents examination under anesthesia, leech extraction, and complete resolution within 2 hours.
Por qué esto importa para la hirudoterapia
Este caso clínico describe a una niña de dos años con infestación vaginal por sanguijuelas que presentó sangrado vaginal significativo causando anemia aguda severa que requirió transfusión, donde la sanguijuela fue visualizada bajo anestesia y removida, con cese completo del sangrado dentro de dos horas. Para el dominio de ASH, este artículo documenta infestación patológica por sanguijuelas más que aplicación terapéutica. El resumen enfatiza el diagnóstico temprano para prevenir la anemia aguda severa y el shock, pero no proporciona información sobre hirudoterapia, práctica controlada de terapia con sanguijuelas, el secretoma de la sanguijuela, o usos terapéuticos. La relevancia para ASH se limita al organismo compartido y refuerza la conciencia sobre la morbilidad relacionada con sanguijuelas en poblaciones pediátricas de regiones endémicas.
Citación
Pediatric Vaginal Leech Infestation with Severe Bleeding: A Case Report and Review Article.
Majidi S et al. · Journal of pediatric and adolescent gynecology, 2019
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