Perineal groove: a clinical caveat and an operative dilemma
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https://doi.org/10.18203/2349-2902.isj20252697Keywords:
Perineal groove, Anorectal malformation, PerineumAbstract
The perineal groove is a rare anomaly of the anogenital region in females, unfamiliar to many clinicians. It is characterized by a wet strip running vertically between the anterior edge of the anal orifice and posterior fourchette. Due to the rarity of its occurrence, it is often misdiagnosed and mismanaged. We report a case of a 2-year-old female child with perineal groove who underwent surgery with an excellent cosmetic outcome and preserved continence.
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