An 18-hour male newborn was sent to our institution for evaluation of imperforate anus and “no visible fistula” and colostomy creation. Physical exam showed no cardio respiratory or neurological compromise. He had imperforate anus, descended testicles, normal penis and perineum with a rather normal raphe with no visible fistula or opening (Figure 1). After a more thorough examination of the per...

Hydrometrocolpos is a rare congenital disorder consisting of cystic dilation of the vagina and uterus and accumulation of mucus secretions resulting from genital tract obstruction.1 The obstruction can be produced by imperforate hymen, transverse vaginal membrane, or some degree of vaginal atresia.2 Excessive intrauterine stimulation of the cervical mucus glands by circulating maternal estrogen...

BACKGROUND/PURPOSE This prospective study was designed to assess the safety, cost effectiveness, and advantages of performing posterior sagittal anorectoplasty without colostomy on girls with imperforate anus and rectovestibular fistula. METHODS Four girls with imperforate anus and rectovestibular fistula were entered into the study. Chest x-ray, renal ultrasound scan, and lateral fistulogram...

An imperforate hymen is not a rare condition in female newborns, but is often ignored in a genital examination by physicians. Lobar nephronia is a rare condition in pediatric patients that can be screened by ultrasound or computed tomography to distinguish it from a renal abscess. Treatment for lobar nephronia requires at least 14 days of antimicrobial therapy and a follow-up assessment by rena...

OBJECTIVE To report a case of teratogenic effect of imatinib mesylate (IM) in a newborn, whose mother was suffering from chronic myelogenous leukemia and was treated with IM for 4 years, including during her pregnancy. CASE PRESENTATION AND INTERVENTION The newborn was diagnosed with microtia of the right ear, preauricular tag on the left side, absence of right depressor angular oris muscle, ...