2023
Vulvovaginal Complaints as the First Manifestation of Crohn's Disease in Children: Case Report
Brioso X, Banks D, Christison-Lagay E, Phatak U, Vash-Margita A. Vulvovaginal Complaints as the First Manifestation of Crohn's Disease in Children: Case Report. Journal Of Pediatric And Adolescent Gynecology 2023, 36: 494-496. PMID: 37196754, DOI: 10.1016/j.jpag.2023.05.007.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCrohn's diseasePediatric gynecologistImprovement of symptomsGastrointestinal inflammatory conditionsChronic constipationPrompt diagnosisPediatric populationVulvar irritationPremenarchal femalesVulvar complaintsCase reportInflammatory conditionsFirst manifestationVulvovaginal complaintsClear diagnosisHigh indexDiseaseDiagnosisFirst signAnatomical changesGynecologistsComplaintsTreatmentChildrenPoor growthVaginal bleeding in a newborn as initial presentation of uterus didelphys
Saleh F, Gaeta M, Rost I, Vash-Margita A. Vaginal bleeding in a newborn as initial presentation of uterus didelphys. BMJ Case Reports 2023, 16: e251017. PMID: 36750302, PMCID: PMC9906268, DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2022-251017.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsVaginal bleedingUterus didelphysTransabdominal ultrasoundHeavy vaginal bleedingAbnormal vaginal bleedingMüllerian anomaliesInitial presentationEndometrial tissueEstrogen levelsHeavy bleedingSurgical interventionUtero exposureAssociated conditionPostnatal periodBleedingBaby girlDidelphysNewbornsRoutine considerationNormal phenomenonUltrasoundNeonatesDiagnosis
2022
The SWIFT Model for Lichen Sclerosus Among Premenarchal Girls
Wang M, Wininger M, Vash-Margita A. The SWIFT Model for Lichen Sclerosus Among Premenarchal Girls. Journal Of Lower Genital Tract Disease 2022, 26: 46-52. PMID: 34928252, DOI: 10.1097/lgt.0000000000000634.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPremenarchal girlsLichen sclerosusLog oddsPilot studyAccurate risk stratificationRetrospective chart reviewAdolescent gynecology clinicUseful prognostic toolMajor academic centersPremenarchal patientsChart reviewUrinary incontinenceGynecology clinicRisk stratificationUnique patientsPatient populationSingle institutionVulvovaginal complaintsTimely diagnosisPrognostic toolAcademic centersClitoral hoodClinical diagnosisPatientsDiagnosis