| The VCUAM (Vagina Cervix Uterus Adnex-associated Malformation) classification: a new classification for genital malformations. | |
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PMID: 16275249 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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OBJECTIVE: With an incidence of up to 5% in the general population, genital malformations are a frequent clinical occurrence. However, using the existing published classifications of malformations, difficulties arise in classifying genital malformations appropriately. The aim of the present study was to produce a simple, systematic, and reproducible classification system. DESIGN: A systematic arrangement of genital and associated malformaltions, using a structure similar to that in the TNM classification of oncological tumors, was developed and validated. SETTING: Patients with genital malformations in a university hospital. PATIENT(S): Ninty-nine premenopausal patients with genital malformations. INTERVENTION(S): Patients were diagnosed for genital malformation using laparoscopy or magnetic resonance imaging. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURE(S): A new classification (VCUAM) is presented to evaluate patients with different genital malformations. RESULT(S): The external and internal female genital organs were divided into the following subgroups in accordance with the anatomy: vagina (V), cervix (C), uterus (U), and adnexa (A). Associated malformations were assigned to a subgroup (M) relative to each specific organ. The classification was validated in a group of 99 patients with genital malformations. CONCLUSION(S): The VCUAM classification for the first time makes it possible to reflect even complex malformations in a precise and individual fashion, taking associated malformations into account. The classification makes it easier to provide appropriate clinical care for the affected patients. |
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Authors:
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Peter Oppelt; Stefan P Renner; Sara Brucker; Pamela L Strissel; Reiner Strick; Patricia G Oppelt; Hellmuth G Doerr; Guenther E Schott; Juergen Hucke; Diethelm Wallwiener; Matthias W Beckmann |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Validation Studies |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Fertility and sterility Volume: 84 ISSN: 1556-5653 ISO Abbreviation: Fertil. Steril. Publication Date: 2005 Nov |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2005-11-08 Completed Date: 2006-01-18 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0372772 Medline TA: Fertil Steril Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 1493-7 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, University Hospital, Erlangen, Germany. peter.Oppelt@gyn.imed.uni-erlangen.de |
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| MeSH Terms | |
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Abnormalities, Multiple
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classification*,
diagnosis,
pathology Cervix Uteri / abnormalities Fallopian Tubes / abnormalities* Female Humans Ovary / abnormalities* Uterus / abnormalities* Vagina / abnormalities* |
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