Causes and diagnosis of abnormal vaginal bleeding

Elizabeth Sokol*, Radhika Peddinti

*Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

Abnormal vaginal bleeding in a postmenarchal adolescent patient is most often related to dysfunctional uterine bleeding. However, there are other potential etiologies, including hematologic disorders, infections, and oncologic problems. We present a 12-year-old girl who presented with prolonged vaginal bleeding and was ultimately diagnosed with rhabdomyosarcoma. In this article, we discuss the approach to a patient with vaginal bleeding along with a more in-depth review of risk stratification in rhabdomyosarcoma, including treatment options such as chemotherapy, surgery, and radiation therapy.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)e164-e167
JournalPediatric annals
Volume44
Issue number7
DOIs
StatePublished - Jul 1 2015

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health

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