Herlyn-werner-wunderlich syndrome: A rare case
Journal Title: Medpulse International Journal of Gynaecology - Year 2018, Vol 6, Issue 1
Abstract
The Herlyn–Werner–Wunderlich (HWW) syndrome is a rare variant of mullerian duct anomalies characterised by the combination triad of uterus didelphys with obstructed hemivagina and ipsilateral renal agenesis. The exact etiology of HWWS is still unknown, but it may be caused by the abnormal development of Müllerian and Wolffian ducts1,2. Its estimated occurrence is 0.1%–3.8%1. Reporting a case of 14 year girl who came in emergency with c/o severe pain in abdomen. Her ultrasonography and MRI suggested a diagnosis of Herlyn-Werner-Wunderlich syndrome and for that patient underwent resection of vaginal septum.
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Sachin Wankhede, Priyanka Shelkar, Madhuri Patil
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