Published September 2001 | Version v1
Journal article

Sonographic findings of the uterus didelphys associated with obstructed hemivagina and ipsilateral renal agenesis: Report of 4 cases

  • 1. Dongguk University College of Medicine, Kyungju (Korea, Republic of)

Description

The association of uterus didelphys with obstructed hemivagina and ipsilateral renal agenesis is rare anomaly. It is caused by failure in the fusion of the caudal portion of the M llerian duct, secondary to Wolffian duct anomaly. We report 4 cases of uterus didelphys with an obstructed hemivagina and ipsilateral renal agenesis. All 4 cases are diagnosed by ultrasonogram, IVU, CT and MRI findings and confirmed by surgery or diagnostic laparoscopy and vaginal examination.

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Publishing Information

Journal Title
Journal of the Korean Society of Medical Ultrasound
Journal Volume
20
Journal Issue
3
Series
12 refs, 3 figs
Journal Page Range
p. 201-205
ISSN
1015-7085

INIS

Country of Publication
Korea, Republic of
Country of Input or Organization
Korea, Republic of
INIS RN
41032763
Subject category
S62: RADIOLOGY AND NUCLEAR MEDICINE;
Descriptors DEI
DIAGNOSIS; NMR IMAGING; RENAL CLEARANCE; SURGERY; ULTRASONOGRAPHY; UTERUS
Descriptors DEC
BODY; CLEARANCE; DIAGNOSTIC TECHNIQUES; EXCRETION; FEMALE GENITALS; MEDICINE; ORGANS