Perineal Groove: A Rare Congenital Anomaly

Perineal groove is a rare congenital anorectal malformation, with incidence yet undetermined. It is almost exclusive to the female newborn and its embryogenic origin remains uncertain. We present a case-report of a newborn girl that was discharged from the nursery without complications. At her first...

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Autor principal: Barbosa, Manuel (author)
Outros Autores: Alves, Nuno (author), Fontes, Natacha (author)
Formato: article
Idioma:por
Publicado em: 2016
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Texto completo:https://www.actamedicaportuguesa.com/revista/index.php/amp/article/view/7645
País:Portugal
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Resumo:Perineal groove is a rare congenital anorectal malformation, with incidence yet undetermined. It is almost exclusive to the female newborn and its embryogenic origin remains uncertain. We present a case-report of a newborn girl that was discharged from the nursery without complications. At her first appointment at primary care we noted a wet sulcus connecting the posterior vaginal commissure and the anus. This case report emphasizes the rarity of the perineal groove and the importance of a good quality history and physical examination at primary care.