Case Report

Volume: 7 | Issue: 1 | Published: Dec 25, 2022 | Pages: 19 - 22 | DOI: 10.24911/ejmcr/173-1662472358

Vaginal atresia in a patient with uterus didelphys


Authors: Olga Smorchkova , Marco Vangelisti , Valentina Tavanti


Article Info

Authors

Olga Smorchkova

Department of Emergency Radiology, Careggi University Hospital, Florence, Italy

Marco Vangelisti

Department of Emergency Radiology, Careggi University Hospital, Florence, Italy

Valentina Tavanti

Department of Radiology, San Donato Hospital, Arezzo, Italy.

Publication History

Received: September 16, 2022

Revised: November 28, 2022

Accepted: November 28, 2022

Published: December 25, 2022


Abstract


Background: Female reproductive tract abnormalities are generally encountered in 4%-7% of women. Various combinations have been described in the literature. Our case reports a rare female genital tract anomaly of the distal vagina combined with uterus didelphys. Case Presentation: A 15-year-old girl with lower vaginal atresia associated with uterus didelphys presented with cyclical progressively worsening abdominal pain and primary amenorrhea. Pelvic ultrasound (US) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) illustrated two separated uterine cavities associated with a distended fluid-filled structure ending in a blind pouch at the lower margin of the vagina. Conclusion: The presence of congenital anomalies of the female urogenital system may be suspected in the case of cyclical abdominal pain in young girls with primary amenorrhea. The use of US as a primary approach is recommended. MRI is preferred to specify the height and extent of vaginal aplasia as long as to guide the choice of the most appropriate surgical technique.

Keywords: vaginal atresia, hematocolpos, female genital malformation, uterus didelphys, green