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Mayer-Rokitansky-Küster-Hauser Syndrome with Situs Inversus Totalis: A Rare Case Report.

Authors :
Soekersi H
Hernowo RPA
Source :
The American journal of case reports [Am J Case Rep] 2023 Feb 11; Vol. 24, pp. e939011. Date of Electronic Publication: 2023 Feb 11.
Publication Year :
2023

Abstract

BACKGROUND Mayer-Rokitansky-Kuster-Hauser (MRKH) syndrome is a complex disorder of the female reproductive system that results in an absent uterus and vagina. MRKH syndrome can be an isolated anomaly (typical) or accompanied by other organ anomalies (atypical). Due to the similarity of symptoms with other congenital gynecological diseases, imaging modalities remain the most important tools in establishing the diagnosis by visualizing internal genital and detecting possible organ malformations. CASE REPORT We present a very rare case of a female with primary amenorrhea. Pelvic magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) showed the absence of a uterus and vagina with possible Mullerian remnants, as well as an incidental finding of a right ectopic kidney. Abdominal ultrasonography and chest X-ray showed that the patient also had situs inversus totalis. CONCLUSIONS MRKH syndrome may be associated with situs inversus totalis due to possible early embryologic malformations causing both conditions; however, the exact mechanism is still unknown. This report should serve as a more recent attempt to question whether situs inversus totalis is related to MRKH and to emphasize the importance of imaging modalities, especially MRI, in establishing the diagnosis of MRKH syndrome and the associated malformations.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1941-5923
Volume :
24
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
The American journal of case reports
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
36772791
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.12659/AJCR.939011