Authors :
Dr. Najwa LOUKILI; Dr. Hanae CHIMI; Dr. Amal BENCHINE Fatima HASSOUNI; Mounia EL YOUSFI; Samir BARGACH
Volume/Issue :
Volume 9 - 2024, Issue 8 - August
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Abstract :
Congenital vaginal atresia is an uncommon
developmental defect in the female reproductive system.
In this review, we discuss a rare case involving a 19-year-
old woman who presented with primary amenorrhea
and recurrent pelvic pain. Upon clinical evaluation, a
cup-shaped structure was noted in place of the vaginal
opening. Imaging studies, including ultrasound and
MRI, revealed a complete vaginal atresia along with a
right unicornuate uterus, a non-functional rudimentary
left horn, and significant accumulation of menstrual
blood in the uterus. Diagnosed with vaginal aplasia and
an abnormal uterus, the patient consented to undergo a
subtotal hysterectomy, with preservation of the adnexa.
Congenital vaginal atresia generally presents with
primary amenorrhea and chronic pelvic pain. Diagnosis
involves a thorough clinical assessment coupled with
imaging techniques, where MRI plays a key role in
determining the severity of the atresia and informing the
surgical strategy. The goal of surgery is to restore the
integrity of the utero-vaginal tract and improve
reproductive outcomes for those affected.
Subject Areas:- Gynecology – Obstetric
Keywords :
Congenital Vaginal Atresia, Cyclical Pelvic Pain, IRM, Primary Amenorrhea , Malformed Uterus.
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Congenital vaginal atresia is an uncommon
developmental defect in the female reproductive system.
In this review, we discuss a rare case involving a 19-year-
old woman who presented with primary amenorrhea
and recurrent pelvic pain. Upon clinical evaluation, a
cup-shaped structure was noted in place of the vaginal
opening. Imaging studies, including ultrasound and
MRI, revealed a complete vaginal atresia along with a
right unicornuate uterus, a non-functional rudimentary
left horn, and significant accumulation of menstrual
blood in the uterus. Diagnosed with vaginal aplasia and
an abnormal uterus, the patient consented to undergo a
subtotal hysterectomy, with preservation of the adnexa.
Congenital vaginal atresia generally presents with
primary amenorrhea and chronic pelvic pain. Diagnosis
involves a thorough clinical assessment coupled with
imaging techniques, where MRI plays a key role in
determining the severity of the atresia and informing the
surgical strategy. The goal of surgery is to restore the
integrity of the utero-vaginal tract and improve
reproductive outcomes for those affected.
Subject Areas:- Gynecology – Obstetric
Keywords :
Congenital Vaginal Atresia, Cyclical Pelvic Pain, IRM, Primary Amenorrhea , Malformed Uterus.