RENAL SCINTIGRAPHIC FINDINGS IN A PATIENT WITH HYDROMETROCOLPOS

Hydrometrocolpos is the result of secretions accumulating within the v agina and uterus, Secretions accumulate as the result of obstruction o f the genital tract by (1) an abnormal membrane (e.g., intact hymen, v aginal membrane, or vaginal atresia) or (2) in association with urogen ital sinus or cloacal maldevelopment. The condition begins in utero an d is detected shortly after birth or at puberty when menses begins. Th e condition is accurately diagnosed by US and its physiologic impact c an be shown with renal scintigraphy.