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- Title
Perineal groove: an old, little known entity.
- Authors
Moreno Alfonso, J. C.; Velayos, M.; Andrés Moreno, A.; Vilanova Sánchez, A.; Hernández Martín, S.; López Santamaría, M.
- Abstract
Introduction. Perineal groove is an infrequent midline malformation. It is a humid, mucosal, non-keratinized groove located at the perineal midline, extending from the vulvar fourchette to the anterior anal border. It is rare and usually asymptomatic, and it heals spontaneously in most cases. It is frequently mistaken for other malformations, which means correctly identifying it is essential to avoid iatrogenesis. Clinical case. We present the case of a female newborn with an asymptomatic lesion at the perineal midline consistent with anorectal malformation. Following assessment by the Pediatric Surgery Department, she was diagnosed with perineal groove. Discussion. Perineal groove is a little known malformation among healthcare professionals as it is infrequent and there are not many publications in the literature about it. This case demonstrates how important it is to keep this abnormality in mind to avoid erroneous diagnoses, unnecessary treatments, and family stress.
- Subjects
PERINEUM; RECTUM abnormalities; PEDIATRIC surgery; MEDICAL personnel; DIAGNOSTIC errors
- Publication
Cirugía Pediátrica (English Edition), 2022, Vol 35, Issue 3, p146
- ISSN
2695-6942
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.54847/cp.2022.03.19