Patient reports chemical burns during gynecological exam in Thessaloniki

A 53-year-old woman has filed a lawsuit with the Thessaloniki Public Prosecutor’s Office, alleging she sustained severe acid burns to her genitals during a medical procedure at a public hospital in Thessaloniki. The incident reportedly occurred on March 5, 2026, following a recommendation for a vulvoscopy to biopsy a suspicious lichen condition.

According to the complaint, the patient visited the hospital's outpatient clinic where she was placed in an examination chair by a doctor, a medical resident, and nursing staff. The victim states that shortly after the procedure began, a large quantity of liquid was applied to her genital area, causing immediate, intense burning and respiratory distress. She claims she reacted by jumping up in severe pain. The legal action is directed against the attending physician and any other parties found responsible for the alleged medical malpractice.

This incident follows an earlier medical consultation in February 2026, where the patient's private gynecologist had recommended the diagnostic test. The case is currently under investigation following the formal filing of the complaint to determine the circumstances of the medical injury.