A Case Report on Prepubertal Vaginal Bleeding due to Leech Bite: History Is Very Important | Zendy

S M Tajdit Rahman | Zendy; Tasnim Shahriar | Zendy; Adiba Tarannum | Zendy; Md Abul Kasem | Zendy; Tasnuva Akter | Zendy

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A Case Report on Prepubertal Vaginal Bleeding due to Leech Bite: History Is Very Important

Author(s) -

S M Tajdit Rahman,

Tasnim Shahriar,

Adiba Tarannum,

Md Abul Kasem,

Tasnuva Akter

Publication year - 2021

Publication title -

case reports in obstetrics and gynecology

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Journals

eISSN - 2090-6684

pISSN - 2090-6692

DOI - 10.1155/2021/8896600

Subject(s) - leech , medicine , vagina , vaginal bleeding , medical history , girl , physical examination , surgery , pediatrics , pregnancy , psychology , developmental psychology , biology , world wide web , computer science , genetics

Though prepubertal vaginal bleeding is rare, it can create a dilemma for both physicians and parents. Prepubertal vaginal bleeding due to leech bite is even rarer and very difficult to diagnose without proper history. We report a case of a six-year-old girl presenting with vaginal bleeding and ultimately diagnosed as a case of vaginal bleeding due to leech bite. We described how focused history helped us in diagnosis and management of such case in rural areas with limited healthcare resources. A detailed history with a high index of suspicion and a thorough examination is essential to diagnose leech bite in the vagina.

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