Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology
Volume 20, Issue 4 , Pages 249-251, August 2007

Paraurethral Cysts in Female Newborns: Role of Maternal Estrogens

  • Tutku Soyer, MD

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress correspondence to: Tutku Soyer, MD, Ankara Güven Hospital, Department of Pediatric Surgery, Simsek sk. No:29 Kavaklıdere, Ankara, Turkey
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  • Erbil Aydemir, MD
    • ,
  • Emel Atmaca, MD

Ankara Güven Hospital Department of Pediatric Surgery and Pediatrics, Ankara, Turkey

Abstract 

Paraurethral or Skene's duct cyst is a rare cause of introital mass in neonates. We report two female newborn cases with paraurethral cysts associated with vaginal bleeding and breast enlargement. These associations raise the question of whether maternal estrogens play a role in the development of paraurethral cysts.

Key Words: Paraurethral cyst, Newborn, Maternal estrogen

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PII: S1083-3188(07)00180-5

doi:10.1016/j.jpag.2007.04.007

Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology
Volume 20, Issue 4 , Pages 249-251, August 2007

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