Mayer-Rokitansky-Kuster-Hauser Syndrome: A Unique Case Presentation

Mil Med. 2018 May 1;183(5-6):e266-e269. doi: 10.1093/milmed/usx066.

Abstract

Background: Mayer-Rokitansky-Kuster-Hauser (MRKH) syndrome is a congenital condition characterized by aplasia of the vagina with or without concurrent uterine and/or cervical aplasia. Type II (MURCS) is a rare form involving MUllerian agenesis, Renal agenesis, and Cervicothoracic Somite anomalies.

Case: A 17-yr-old virginal female presented for evaluation of primary amenorrhea and pelvic pain. Her medical history was significant for a bicuspid aortic valve and right radial dysplasia. She demonstrated normal secondary sexual development and a normal karyotype. Pelvic magnetic resonance imaging revealed an aplastic vaginal, no identifiable cervix or uterus, and normal ovaries. A laparoscopy was performed for the evaluation of pain and findings were significant for bilateral uterine horn and fallopian tube remnants noted along the pelvic sidewalls. This patient evaluation suggests a unique presentation of MURCS association.

Conclusion: To our knowledge, this is the first case of MRKH presenting with a bicuspid aortic valve and radial dysplasia. A review of the literature reveals no other cases of MRKH with these unique anomalies.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • 46, XX Disorders of Sex Development / complications
  • 46, XX Disorders of Sex Development / diagnosis*
  • 46, XX Disorders of Sex Development / diagnostic imaging
  • Adolescent
  • Amenorrhea / etiology
  • Congenital Abnormalities / diagnosis*
  • Congenital Abnormalities / diagnostic imaging
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging / methods
  • Mullerian Ducts / abnormalities*
  • Mullerian Ducts / diagnostic imaging

Supplementary concepts

  • Mullerian aplasia