Global Pediatric Health (Oct 2021)

Newborn With Vaginal Cyst

  • Brooke E. Willborg BS, BA,
  • Vanessa G. Carroll MD,
  • Julie Meltzer MD

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1177/2333794X211052904
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 8

Abstract

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A full-term newborn female was born with a 0.5 × 0.5 cm golden-colored fluid filled sac at the posterior aspect of the vaginal introitus. Physical examination revealed a patent introitus without additional cysts, a normal positioned urethral meatus, and a patent anus. Stool and voiding occurred in the first 24 hours of life. Hymenal cysts are rare and spontaneously resolve in the first few weeks of life without intervention. Physical examination is important to distinguish hymenal cysts from other interlabial cysts that may require treatment.