Challenges in examining mentally Ill virgo intacta: a case of non-HPV cervical cancer and potential ovarian metastasis
Abstract
A 32-year-old virgo intacta from rural area with well controlled schizophrenia and morbid obesity presented with heavy vaginal bleeding with heavy normocytic anaemia and lower abdominal pain on admission.She had struggled with increased menstrual bleeding since menstruation onset, first self-recorded in 2012.Patient denied any history of sexual activity but recalled vaginal discharge with a strong odour three years prior during visit in public sector.Due to her intact hymen, no one had considered a vaginal examination, assuming
Fields of Study & Subjects
Cervical Cancer and HPV Research
Gynecological conditions and treatments
Women's cancer prevention and management
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Ginekologia Polska
- Volume
- 97
- Issue
- 3
- Pages
- 258–260
- Publication date
- 13 February 2026
- Language
- EN