Primary Vaginal Calculus in a Woman with Disability: Case Report and Literature Review.
J Endourol Case Rep
; 3(1): 182-185, 2017.
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ABSTRACT
Background:
Vaginal stones are rare and often unknown entities. Most urologists may never see a case in their careers. Case Presentation We present the case of a 34-year-old bedridden Caucasian woman with mental and physical disabilities who presented with a large primary vaginal calculus, which, surprisingly, had remained undiagnosed until the patient suffered a right renal colic caused by a ureteral stone. The vagina was completely filled and a digital examination was not possible. For this reason, the stone was removed using surgical pliers with some maneuvering. A vesicovaginal fistula was excluded, as well as foreign bodies or other nidi of infection. After, urethral lithotripsy was performed as planned. The postoperative course and follow-up were uneventful.Conclusion:
Although vaginal calculi are extremely rare in literature, their differential diagnosis should be considered in women with incontinence and associated disabilities, paraplegia, or prolonged immobilization in recumbent position.
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J Endourol Case Rep
Ano de publicação:
2017
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Itália