Uncommon cause of voiding dysfunction in a female patient-vaginal abscess:A case report

摘要

BACKGROUND Vaginal abscess is a treatable disease and should be considered in female patients with voiding difficulties and perineal tenderness.There are no reported cases of vaginal abscess causing voiding dysfunction in the absence of a previous surgery.Early diagnosis and drainage of vaginal abscesses may lead to excellent outcomes.CASE SUMMARY We presented a case of vaginal abscess that caused voiding dysfunction without surgery history.A 64-yearold woman had a past history of type 2 diabetes mellitus.She came to our clinic following urinary difficulty with perineal tenderness.Bladder ultrasonography revealed a pelvic cystic lesion with a mass effect on the bladder.The presence of a vaginal abscess was suspected following pelvic examination and transvaginal ultrasound.After transvaginal drainage of the vaginal abscess and a full course of antibiotic treatment,she recovered well without any urination symptoms.CONCLUSION Voiding dysfunction caused by vaginal abscess is rare but should be considered in female patients with perineal tenderness.