Title of article :
Pediatric Vulvar Bleeding due to Leech Infestation: A Case Report
Author/Authors :
ZIAEI HEZARJARIBI ، Hajar - Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences , FAKHAR ، Mahdi - Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences , YALVEH ، Rezvan - Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences , MOUSAVI ، Abdollah - Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences , BANIMOSTAFAVI ، Elham Sadat - Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences
Abstract :
Leech infestation most frequently occurs in upper body cavities of children including pharynx, nose and esophagus and, more rarely, the vagina and vulva. Here we describe a 6yrold girl with vulvar bleeding caused by leech infestation that referred to the Emergency unit of the Booali Sina Hospital in Sari, Iran in Sep 2015. She had a history of swimming in a pond prior to the occurrence. The leech infestation particularly vulvar involvement among young girls is extremely rare and yet neglected event in the world.
Keywords :
Children , Vulvar bleeding , Leech
Journal title :
Iranian Journal of Parasitology
Journal title :
Iranian Journal of Parasitology
