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ANORECTAL MALFORMATION AND RENAL DEFECT ASSOCIATED WITH MAYER-ROKITANSKY-KUSTER-HAUSER SYNDROME, MRI FEATURES: A RARE CASE REPORT.

Authors :
Malik, Raisa Altaf
Kumar, Ashok
Ajmal, Rizwan
Hassan, Faiza
Source :
Pakistan Journal of Radiology; Oct-Dec2021, Vol. 31 Issue 4, p250-253, 4p
Publication Year :
2021

Abstract

Mayer-rokitansky-kuster-hauser syndrome is a rare congenital syndrome occurring in approximately lout of 4500 to 1 out of 5000 women.4,7 There is a defect in the embryonic development of para mesonephric ducts leading to aplasia or hypoplasia of the uterus and proximal 2/3 of vagina, despite normal hormonal status and female karyotype.3,4 It is divided into three types: Type 1 an isolated deformity of the uterus and cervix Type 2 is associated with renal and ovarian disorders (atypical form) Type 3 shows anomalies including anal atresia, tracheoesophageal fistula, renal, cardiac and vertebral deformities.1,3,4,7 Typical MRI findings of this disorder can be helpful in the diagnosis of this syndrome. Therefore, we have presented here a case of an 8-year-old who was diagnosed with Mayer-rokitansky-kuster-hauser syndrome and her MRI pelvis findings along with other investigations. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
16072006
Volume :
31
Issue :
4
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Pakistan Journal of Radiology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
153645075