Imperforate hymen and ruptured hematosalpinx: A case report with a review of the literature

The imperforate hymen is a common genital disorder, but a ruptured hematosa lpinx is a fairly rare complication. This article presents one case with an imperforate hymen as well as a bilateral hematosalpinx, with unilateral ru ptured hematosalpinx, giving a picture of acute abdomen. The pathology, dia gnosis, treatment, and complications of these rare cases are discussed. The most important factor for the clinician to remember is the history; a simp le inspection provides the diagnostic clue. (C) Society for Adolescent Medi cine, 1999.