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Complex M üllerian malformation without any present classification: Unilateral ovarian and tubal absence with an arcuate uterus
Author(s) -
Tanaka Yusuke,
Koyama Shinsuke,
Kobayashi Masaki,
Kubota Satoshi,
Nakamura Ryo,
Isobe Masanori,
Shiki Yasuhiko
Publication year - 2013
Publication title -
asian journal of endoscopic surgery
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.372
H-Index - 18
eISSN - 1758-5910
pISSN - 1758-5902
DOI - 10.1111/j.1758-5910.2012.00159.x
Subject(s) - unicornuate uterus , müllerian mimicry , medicine , mullerian ducts , uterus , gynecology , agenesis , infertility , endometriosis , anatomy , pregnancy , pathology , biology , genetics
Müllerian duct anomalies are known to cause infertility and reproductive problems. The true incidence of such abnormalities is not well defined. The most widely accepted method of classification for a M üllerian duct anomaly is the American Society of Reproductive Medicine classification (1988). However, there are some rare anomalies inconsistent with the current classification. Herein, we report a rare case of M üllerian duct anomaly, unilateral ovarian and tubal absence with an arcuate uterus. The failure of the M üllerian ducts to canalize can also lead to the development of a unicornuate uterus and adnexal agenesis. An arcuate uterus indicates incomplete septal absorption after normal fusion of the Müllerian ducts. Therefore, its coexistence with adnexal absence and an arcuate uterus is considered to be extremely unlikely.