| Laparoscopy for pelvic pain in the Mayer-Rokitansky-Kuster-Hauser syndrome. A case report. | |
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PMID: 9564646 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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BACKGROUND: The Mayer-Rokitansky-Kuster-Hauser (MRKH) syndrome occurs in 1 of every 4,000-5,000 female births. It is characterized by normal external genitalia, an absent vagina, absent or rudimentary uterus, and normal fallopian tubes and ovaries. When associated with a rudimentary uterine horn, cyclic catamenial pelvic pain may result. The standard procedure for pain relief has been removal of the uterine horn by laparotomy. CASE: A rudimentary uterine horn was diagnosed in a woman with MRKH syndrome who developed monthly severe pelvic pain. Removal of the structure was performed via laparoscopy. The patient had complete resolution of her pain. CONCLUSION: As an alternative to laparotomy, laparoscopic resection of a rudimentary horn in patients with MRKH syndrome is both feasible and beneficial in the treatment of pelvic pain. |
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Authors:
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K Giatras; F Licciardi; J A Grifo |
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: The Journal of reproductive medicine Volume: 43 ISSN: 0024-7758 ISO Abbreviation: J Reprod Med Publication Date: 1998 Mar |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1998-06-04 Completed Date: 1998-06-04 Revised Date: 2004-11-17 |
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Nlm Unique ID: 0173343 Medline TA: J Reprod Med Country: UNITED STATES |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 203-5 Citation Subset: IM |
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Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, New York University Medical Center, NY 10016, USA. |
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Abnormalities, Multiple
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surgery* Adult Female Gynecologic Surgical Procedures / methods Humans Laparoscopy / methods* Mullerian Ducts / abnormalities Pelvic Pain / etiology, therapy* Syndrome Uterus / abnormalities* Vagina / abnormalities* |
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