A Rare Cause of Hypovolemic Shock in Prepubertal Girl: Vaginal Leech Infestation

Vaginal bleeding in girls is an alarming symptom for both parents and pediatricians. Serious underlying causes should be always evoked. Case Report. We describe here a 9-year-old girl who was admitted at our emergency department for vaginal bleeding and severe anemia. No history of trauma and no evi...

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Main Authors: W. Lahmini, M. Bourrous, K. Harou
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2019-01-01
Series:Case Reports in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2019/3459837