[Urocolpos and reflux of urine into the uterus in the aftermath of female genital mutilation at the Regional Teaching Hospital of Ouahigouya, Burkina Faso].

INTRODUCTION

Urocolpos is rare as is the reflux of urine into the uterus which may be associated with it. Female genital mutilation (FGM) is a rarely described cause. We present two cases, one of which is associated with reflux of urine into the uterus.

CLINICAL CASES: Two 7-year-old and 15-month-old girls presented after FGM with pelvic pain, pushing dysuria, and episodes of urine retention.

RESULTS

It was the pelvic ultrasound which made it possible to objectify an urocolpos associated in the 7-year-old patient with reflux of urine into the uterine cavity. Bacteriology has isolated Escherichia coli from urine. Deinfibulation and antibiotic therapy restored normal urination. Urocolpos and reflux of urine into the uterus may be due to FGM.

CONCLUSION

There are some signs that suggest urocolpos in the context of FGM, but the ultrasound is important for the diagnosis.