The Role of MRI in Diagnosing Mayer-Rokitansky-Kuster-Hauser Syndrome: A Case Study

CASE REPORT
Diar Kabashi, Kreshnike Dedushi, Gojart Ferati, Argjira Juniku-Shkololli, Besiana Kabashi, Jeton Shatri

 
For citation: Kabashi D, Dedushi K, Ferati G, Juniku-Shkololli A, Kabashi B, Shatri J. The Role of MRI in Diagnosing Mayer-Rokitansky-Kuster-Hauser Syndrome: A Case Study. International Journal of Biomedicine. 2024;14(2):348-351. doi:10.21103/Article14(2)_CR4
 
Originally published June 5, 2024
 

Abstract: 

The Mayer-Rokitansky-Kuster-Hauser (MRKH) syndrome is a rare condition that results from the disturbance of embryonic paramesonephric duct development, which gives rise to varying degrees of malformation of reproductive organs. It is characterized by uterovaginal aplasia with normal secondary sexual characteristics and 46,XX karyotype. We report a 15-year-old female patient with MRKH. Pelvic MRI revealed cervical and uterine agenesis with the absence of the vagina. The diagnosis was confirmed based on radiological findings. The correct clinical and radiological diagnosis of MRKH by MRI is crucial for long-term management.

Keywords: 
Müllerian anomaly • primary amenorrhea • magnetic resonance imaging
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Received March 25, 2024.
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