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Published in: International Urogynecology Journal 2/2019

01-02-2019 | Images in Urogynecology

Complete labial fusion in a postmenopausal woman: unusual cause of urinary symptoms

Authors: Jannie Eriksen, Marianne Glavind-Kristensen, Rikke Guldberg

Published in: International Urogynecology Journal | Issue 2/2019

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Labial fusion (LF) is a rare condition defined by a complete or a partial adhesion of the labia minora in the midline. It has been reported at different stages of life and is divided into primary and secondary LF [1]. Primary LF usually occurs in young girls before the age of 2 (incidence ≈ 1% [2]) and at any age before puberty [1]. …
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Metadata
Title
Complete labial fusion in a postmenopausal woman: unusual cause of urinary symptoms
Authors
Jannie Eriksen
Marianne Glavind-Kristensen
Rikke Guldberg
Publication date
01-02-2019
Publisher
Springer International Publishing
Published in
International Urogynecology Journal / Issue 2/2019
Print ISSN: 0937-3462
Electronic ISSN: 1433-3023
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00192-018-3770-8

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