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Herlyn-Werner-Wunderlich (HWW) syndrome: a case report.
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Alexandria Journal of Pediatrics . May-Aug2023, Vol. 36 Issue 2, p137-140. 4p. - Publication Year :
- 2023
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Abstract
- Herlyn-Werner-Wunderlich (HWW) syndrome OHVIRA syndrome (Obstructed HemiVagina Ipsilateral Renal Agenesis) is rare type of Mullerian duct anomaly, with uterine didelphys, obstructed hemivagina, and ipsilateral renal agenesis. Usually presenting in post-pubertal adolescent girls presenting as pain abdomen or pelvic masses on the side of the obstructed Hemivagina. Here we represent a case report of a 14-year-old girl who presented to our outpatient department complaining lower abdominal pain for 2 months with previous normal menstrual cycles. On General Physical examination well-developed breasts and normal axillary and pubic hair distribution were noted. The Baseline laboratory analysis and hormonal profile were reported normal. Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) provided a fruitful help in correct diagnosis of this rare anomaly. The treatment modality being the surgery to relieve obstruction and its associated complications. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 16879945
- Volume :
- 36
- Issue :
- 2
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Alexandria Journal of Pediatrics
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 173875665
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.4103/ajop.ajop_17_23