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An Unusual Presentation of Uterine Didelphys and Obstructed Hemivagina

Authors :
Sloane Berger-Chen
Terry W. Hensle
John Evanko
Jin Hee Kim
Jessica M. B. Ritch
Source :
Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology. 25:e129-e131
Publication Year :
2012
Publisher :
Elsevier BV, 2012.

Abstract

Background Congenital disorders of the genitourinary system can be unpredictable. There are both medical and surgical interventions that can help manage symptoms. Case A 10-year-old girl was evaluated 6 months post-menarche with dysuria and pelvic pain. Her symptoms were not relieved with menstrual suppression. Evaluation revealed a probable ectopic ureter versus ureterocele and uterine didelphys with suspicion for obstructed hemivagina and hematocolpos. Surgical exploration revealed an obstructed hemivagina with a high vaginal septum. When resection failed, she ultimately underwent a robot-assisted hemihysterectomy, with resolution of her symptoms. Summary and Conclusions In this case presentation, a surgical approach was necessary to adequately make a diagnosis. When vaginal septum resection failed, robot-assisted laparoscopic hemi-hysterectomy and resection of a vaginal pouch led to symptom resolution in this pediatric patient with a complex anomaly.

Details

ISSN :
10833188
Volume :
25
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology
Accession number :
edsair.doi.dedup.....db2ef6719bf20bf6fbc6152a1d7c5618
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jpag.2012.08.009