Background:
Abdominal swelling is an uncommon presentation in newborn babies. A combination of huge abdominal swelling, obstructive uropathy and imperforate hymen in newborns has not been reported in the medical literature.
Case details:
We report a 4 days old newborn with a rare presentation of hydrometrocolpos which posed a diagnostic challenge and consequently resulted in delays in diagnosis and treatment.
Conclusion:
Hydrometrocolpos should be considered as a differential diagnosis in neonates who present with huge abdominal swelling.