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World J Clin Cases. Dec 16, 2022; 10(35): 12990-12995
Published online Dec 16, 2022. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v10.i35.12990
Published online Dec 16, 2022. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v10.i35.12990
Nearly-complete labial adhesions diagnosed with repetitive cystitis in postmenopausal women: A case report
Hyejin Kwon, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Won Kwang University Sanbon Hospital, Won Kwang University School of Medicine, Gunpo-si, 15865, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea
Author contributions: Kwon H contributed to manuscript writing, editing, data collection, and analysis and has read and approved the final manuscript.
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Corresponding author: Hyejin Kwon, MD, Adjunct Associate Professor, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Won Kwang University Sanbon Hospital, Won Kwang University School of Medicine, 321, Sanbon-ro, Gunpo-si, 15865, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea. jennylv0319@wku.ac.kr
Received: June 6, 2022
Peer-review started: June 6, 2022
First decision: August 4, 2022
Revised: August 8, 2022
Accepted: November 28, 2022
Article in press: November 28, 2022
Published online: December 16, 2022
Peer-review started: June 6, 2022
First decision: August 4, 2022
Revised: August 8, 2022
Accepted: November 28, 2022
Article in press: November 28, 2022
Published online: December 16, 2022
Core Tip
Core Tip: Labial adhesions have a prevalence of approximately 1.8% in infants aged 13-23 mo, however, but they are rarely found in adult women, especially in women of reproductive age. Few cases have been reported in postmenopausal women. Labial adhesion is caused by various inflammatory diseases and estrogen deficiency. The beginning of adhesion occurs most frequently around the clitoris, and depending on the extent of the adhesion, it is classified as complete or partial type. Our case represents a therapeutic example of complete labial adhesion with a pinpoint-sized opening in a postmenopausal woman.