Mixed Müllerian and gonadal dysgenesis: A case report

Authors

  • Dr. Isaac M. Muchiri Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya
  • Dr. Samuel K. Muriithi Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya
  • Dr. Weston Khisa Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Kenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi, Kenya

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.59692/jogeca.v34i2.75

Keywords:

cervical agenesis, hysterectomy, , uterovaginal anastomosis, vaginoplasty

Abstract

Background: Globally, the incidence of cervical agenesis is estimated at 0.01% and constitutes 3% of all Müllerian anomalies.

Case presentation: A 17-year-old nulliparous presented to the gynecology clinic with a transverse vaginal septum and cyclic lower abdominal pain after two failed vaginal surgical procedures to restore genital tract patency. The examination under anesthesia revealed a 3cm short vagina, and a decision was made for vaginoplasty. Magnetic resonance imaging of the pelvis revealed a bulky uterus. Intraoperatively, locating the cervix through the neo-vagina was difficult, and laparotomy was opted for. The left adnexa and cervix were absent, with an atrophic right ovary and a hydrosalpinx on the fallopian tube. Creating a uterovaginal anastomosis was difficult as the uterus was high in the pelvis. Postoperatively, the patient was counseled, and hysterectomy and right oophorectomy were done four months later.

Conclusion: Vaginoplasty with total hysterectomy is an alternative management method in failed uterovaginal anastomosis.

Author Biographies

Dr. Isaac M. Muchiri, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya

Resident, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya.

Dr. Samuel K. Muriithi, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya

Resident, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya.

Dr. Weston Khisa, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Kenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi, Kenya

Resident, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Kenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi, Kenya.

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Published

2022-05-31

How to Cite

Muchiri, I., Muriithi, S., & Khisa, W. . (2022). Mixed Müllerian and gonadal dysgenesis: A case report. Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology of Eastern and Central Africa, 34(2), 46–49. https://doi.org/10.59692/jogeca.v34i2.75