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Bharucha KA, Ladanyi C, Fajardo O. Vaginoscopic Resection of an Obstructed Right Hemivagina in OHVIRA Syndrome. J Minim Invasive Gynecol 2024:S1553-4650(24)00324-8. [PMID: 39084595 DOI: 10.1016/j.jmig.2024.07.022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/05/2024] [Revised: 07/11/2024] [Accepted: 07/26/2024] [Indexed: 08/02/2024]
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- Kharmen A Bharucha
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Wisconsin, Madison.
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- Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Wisconsin, Madison
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- Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Wisconsin, Madison
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Ludwin A, Zaborowska L. Perinatal diagnosis of renal agenesis in female fetus: implication for investigation of OHVIRA syndrome in adolescence. ULTRASOUND IN OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY : THE OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY OF ULTRASOUND IN OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY 2024. [PMID: 39051605 DOI: 10.1002/uog.27714] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/25/2023] [Revised: 06/12/2024] [Accepted: 06/17/2024] [Indexed: 07/27/2024]
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- A Ludwin
- 1st Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Medical University of Warsaw, Warsaw, Poland
- Department of Gynecology and Oncology, Jagiellonian University, Krakow, Poland
- Ludwin & Ludwin Gynecology, Private Medical Center, Krakow, Poland
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- 1st Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Medical University of Warsaw, Warsaw, Poland
- Department of Gynecology and Oncology, Jagiellonian University, Krakow, Poland
- Jagiellonian University, Doctoral School of Medical and Health Sciences, Krakow, Poland
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Peixoto Silva A, Souza Neves S, Tannure Saraiva PH, Bicalho Bretas TA. Hemihysterectomy in a patient with uterus didelphys, vaginal septum and ipsilateral renal agenesis: A case report and literature review. Int J Gynaecol Obstet 2024; 165:969-974. [PMID: 37968793 DOI: 10.1002/ijgo.15247] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/21/2023] [Accepted: 10/30/2023] [Indexed: 11/17/2023]
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Uterus didelphys is a rare Müllerian anomaly, often diagnosed during menarche or in women with a personal history of infertility and/or recurrent pregnancy loss. Its association with other genitourinary anomalies is frequent and may determine the existence of established syndromes. This case report refers to a 13-year-old female patient diagnosed with OHVIRA syndrome (Obstructed Hemivagina with Ipsilateral Renal Agenesis), a condition wherein the presence of a didelphic uterus is associated with hemivagina obstruction and ipsilateral renal agenesis. The patient presented with cyclic pelvic pain, related to the presence of hematocolpos and hematometra, which persisted despite several surgical approaches, including vaginal septum excision and correction of cervical stenosis. The recurrence of the condition indicated exploratory laparotomy, revealing two hemi-uteri and two uterine cervixes, with hematometra on the right. A subtotal hemihysterectomy was performed on the right. Post-procedure, the patient developed with regular menstrual cycles and improvement of pelvic pain complaints. Given the limited prevalence and low index of suspicion, the potential requirement for surgical intervention and its potential impact on reproductive future, diagnosing and treating OHVIRA syndrome and other Müllerian anomalies poses notable challenges in clinical practice. Hence, sharing different therapeutic approaches of a rare diagnosis with the scientific community is of paramount importance to aid in early diagnosis and effective management of similar clinical cases.
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- Ananda Peixoto Silva
- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Hospital Metropolitano Odilon Behrens, Belo Horizonte, Brazil
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Hospital Metropolitano Odilon Behrens, Belo Horizonte, Brazil
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AlBaik TM, Ibrahim AT, AbuKaresh NA, Anini EM, Hattab LM, Albandak M. A rare case of obstructed hemivagina with uterus didelphys and ipsilateral renal anomaly syndrome. SAGE Open Med Case Rep 2024; 12:2050313X241256517. [PMID: 38784243 PMCID: PMC11113062 DOI: 10.1177/2050313x241256517] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/03/2024] [Accepted: 05/06/2024] [Indexed: 05/25/2024] Open
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Obstructed hemivagina and ipsilateral renal anomaly syndrome, also known as Herlyn-Werner-Wunderlich syndrome, represents a rare congenital anomaly characterized by the presence of an obstructed hemivagina with uterus didelphys and concomitant ipsilateral renal abnormalities. Typically, the clinical presentation includes cyclical abdominal pain, vaginal discharge, and/or a vaginal mass occurring post-menarche. Accurate diagnosis requires a high index of suspicion among clinicians, coupled with a comprehensive understanding of the distinctive features associated with this anomaly. Herein, we present the case of a 13-year-old female patient who complained of persistent lower abdominal pain. Magnetic resonance imaging confirmed the diagnosis of obstructed hemivagina and ipsilateral renal anomaly syndrome, and the patient was successfully treated with a laparotomy involving blood aspiration and hysterectomy. This case report highlights the significance of clinical awareness, prompt diagnosis, and timely therapeutic interventions to mitigate the adverse effects and optimize outcomes in individuals affected by obstructed hemivagina and ipsilateral renal anomaly syndrome.
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Costa L, Garcia-Grau E, Toledo L, Burgaya N, Cos R, Rojas M, Giménez-Palop O, Caixas A. Herlyn-Werner-Wunderlinch: An unusual presentation in a patient with Prader-Willi syndrome. ENDOCRINOL DIAB NUTR 2024; 71:171-176. [PMID: 38735678 DOI: 10.1016/j.endien.2024.01.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/01/2023] [Revised: 01/15/2024] [Accepted: 01/16/2024] [Indexed: 05/14/2024]
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Herlyn-Werner-Wunderlich syndrome is an uncommon urogenital anomaly defined by uterus didelphys, obstructed hemi-vagina and unilateral renal anomalies. The most common clinical presentation is dysmenorrhoea following menarche, but it can also present as pain and an abdominal mass. Prader-Willi syndrome is a rare neuroendocrine genetic syndrome. Hypothalamic dysfunction is common and pituitary hormone deficiencies including hypogonadism are prevalent. We report the case of a 33-year-old female with Prader-Willi syndrome who was referred to the Gynaecology clinic due to vaginal bleeding and abdominal pain. Abdominal ultrasound revealed a haematometra and haematocolpos and computed tomography showed a uterus malformation and a right uterine cavity occupation (hematometra) as well as right kidney agenesis. Vaginoscopy and hysteroscopy were performed under general anaesthesia, finding a right bulging vaginal septum and a normal left cervix and hemiuterus. Septotomy was performed with complete haematometrocolpos drainage. The association of the two syndromes remains unclear.
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- Laura Costa
- Obstetrics and Gynaecology Department, Gynaecological Unit, Spain.
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- Obstetrics and Gynaecology Department, Gynaecological Unit, Spain
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- Obstetrics and Gynaecology Department, Gynaecological Unit, Spain
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- Obstetrics and Gynaecology Department, Gynaecological Unit, Spain
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- Obstetrics and Gynaecology Department, Gynaecological Unit, Spain
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- Obstetrics and Gynaecology Department, Gynaecological Unit, Spain
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- Endocrinology and Nutrition Department, Parc Taulí Hospital Universitari, Institut d'Investigació i Innovació Parc Taulí I3PT-CERCA-ISCIII, Department of Medicine, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Sabadell, Barcelona, Spain
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- Endocrinology and Nutrition Department, Parc Taulí Hospital Universitari, Institut d'Investigació i Innovació Parc Taulí I3PT-CERCA-ISCIII, Department of Medicine, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Sabadell, Barcelona, Spain
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Liu Y, Li Z, Dou Y, Wang J, Li Y. Anatomical variations, treatment and outcomes of Herlyn-Werner-Wunderlich syndrome: a literature review of 1673 cases. Arch Gynecol Obstet 2023; 308:1409-1417. [PMID: 36823415 DOI: 10.1007/s00404-022-06856-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/30/2022] [Accepted: 11/09/2022] [Indexed: 02/25/2023]
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PURPOSE This study aimed to perform a systematic review of patients with Herlyn-Werner-Wunderlich syndrome (HWWS) and present the prevalence of symptoms, anatomical variants, endometriosis, surgical interventions, and short- and long-term outcomes. METHODS A structured search was performed in PubMed, Scopus, Embase, and China National Knowledge Infrastructure, and studies published between 1 January, 2000 and 19 April, 2022 were included. The following data on HWWS were recorded: symptoms, anatomical variations, surgical interventions and short- and long-term outcomes. RESULTS A total of 1673 patients were included in our analysis. The main symptoms were dysmenorrhea (53.8%), abnormal uterine bleeding (28.9%), and vaginal discharge (26.6%). The principal anomalies were right-obstructed hemivagina (57.3%), haematocolpos (81.7%), uterus didelphys (88.8%), and ipsilateral renal agenesis (93.1%). A majority of patients belonged to classification 1.1 (46.7%), with a blind hemivagina, and classification 2.1 (39.2%), with a small communication between two vaginas. The mainstay of treatment was vaginal septum excision (91.8%). Minimally invasive surgery (48.5%) was performed only after vaginal surgery (61.9%), and only a few patients required a second surgery (2.2%). Endometriosis was found in 9.6% of the patients. Fifty-two percent of them had ipsilateral ovarian endometriosis cysts. Pregnancy rate of these patients was 72.1%. The rate of adverse pregnancy outcomes was 22.4%. The caesarean section rate was 61.2%. CONCLUSIONS Patients with HWWS presented with nonspecific symptoms and demonstrated various combinations of anomalies. The most common anatomical variants are classifications 1.1 and 2.1. Vaginal septum excision is effective in relieving symptoms and preventing complications, with hysteroscopic surgery as an option where there is concern about protecting the hymen from minor injury. The pregnancy rate for these patients after surgery was satisfactory, and the rate of adverse pregnancy outcomes after surgery was acceptable. We advise females with urological anomalies to be screened for Müllerian anomalies because of the close association between these two types of anomalies. Thus, HWWS contributes to the occurrence of endometriosis; however, more research is required to investigate the relationship between pelvic endometriosis and HWWS.
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- Yu Liu
- Obstetrics and Gynecology of the Hainan Hospital of PLA General Hospital, Sanya, Hainan, China
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- PLA, Obstetrics and Gynecology of the Southwest Hospital of Army Medical University, Shapingba District, Gaotanyan Main Street 29, Chongqing, 400000, China
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- PLA, Obstetrics and Gynecology of the Southwest Hospital of Army Medical University, Shapingba District, Gaotanyan Main Street 29, Chongqing, 400000, China
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- PLA, Obstetrics and Gynecology of the Southwest Hospital of Army Medical University, Shapingba District, Gaotanyan Main Street 29, Chongqing, 400000, China
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- PLA, Obstetrics and Gynecology of the Southwest Hospital of Army Medical University, Shapingba District, Gaotanyan Main Street 29, Chongqing, 400000, China.
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Borges AL, Sanha N, Pereira H, Martins A, Costa C. Herlyn-Werner-Wunderlich syndrome also known as obstructed hemivagina and ipsilateral renal anomaly: A case report and a comprehensive review of literature. Radiol Case Rep 2023; 18:2771-2784. [PMID: 37388267 PMCID: PMC10300495 DOI: 10.1016/j.radcr.2023.05.024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/05/2023] [Accepted: 05/05/2023] [Indexed: 07/01/2023] Open
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Herlyn-Werner-Wunderlich syndrome, also known as obstructed hemivagina and ipsilateral renal anomaly (OHVIRA), is a Müllerian duct anomaly. It is a rare clinical condition consisting of a duplicated uterus with an oblique vaginal septum that causes partial genital tract outflow obstruction. A urinary tract anomaly, most commonly renal agenesis, is usually present on the obstructed side. The diagnosis of genital tract outflow obstruction is often delayed due to the normal functioning of the unaffected side. The most frequent complications are dysmenorrhea, chronic pelvic pain, infection, infertility and endometriosis. This report describes a 17-year-old G0P0 patient with a history of severe dysmenorrhea and left-sided renal agenesis, who was admitted for complaints of foul vaginal discharge over the past 3 months that was unsuccessfully treated with antibiotics. Transrectal ultrasound revealed the presence of 2 separate hemicavities on transverse and longitudinal views. A cystic lesion with ground-glass opacities was detected between the bladder and a normal-appearing cervix, which was determined to be hematocolpos. The diagnosis of OHVIRA was made. This case highlights the importance of excluding a Müllerian anomaly in the presence of renal system abnormalities. Being aware of the type of anomalies, combinations and variants is crucial to determine the diagnosis and the best surgical approach. Ultrasound was an invaluable imaging exam to determine the type of anomaly and its complexity. Awareness of this syndrome and its variants will prevent misdiagnosis and will help to define the appropriate treatment for these patients.
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- André Luís Borges
- Obstetrics and Gynecology Department, Hospital de São Francisco Xavier-Centro Hospitalar de Lisboa Ocidental, Estrada Forte do Alto Duque, Edificio 2 Piso 3, Lisboa, 1449-005, Portugal
- Faculdade de Ciências da Saúde, Universidade da Beira Interior, Av. Infante D. Henrique, Covilhã, Portugal
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- Obstetrics and Gynecology Department, Hospital de São Francisco Xavier-Centro Hospitalar de Lisboa Ocidental, Estrada Forte do Alto Duque, Edificio 2 Piso 3, Lisboa, 1449-005, Portugal
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- Obstetrics and Gynecology Department, Hospital de São Francisco Xavier-Centro Hospitalar de Lisboa Ocidental, Estrada Forte do Alto Duque, Edificio 2 Piso 3, Lisboa, 1449-005, Portugal
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- Obstetrics and Gynecology Department, Hospital de São Francisco Xavier-Centro Hospitalar de Lisboa Ocidental, Estrada Forte do Alto Duque, Edificio 2 Piso 3, Lisboa, 1449-005, Portugal
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- Obstetrics and Gynecology Department, Hospital de São Francisco Xavier-Centro Hospitalar de Lisboa Ocidental, Estrada Forte do Alto Duque, Edificio 2 Piso 3, Lisboa, 1449-005, Portugal
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Martini N, Alabdallah E, Al-Ghotani B, ALAWAD IEMAN, Tawashi N. Successful management of Herlyn-Werner-Wunderlich syndrome in a 17-year-old virgin girl in the challenging socio-cultural-logistic setting of Syria: a case report. Ann Med Surg (Lond) 2023; 85:1223-1226. [PMID: 37113823 PMCID: PMC10129165 DOI: 10.1097/ms9.0000000000000510] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/05/2023] [Accepted: 03/18/2023] [Indexed: 04/29/2023] Open
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Herlyn-Werner-Wunderlich syndrome (HWWS) is a rare developmental anomaly of the female reproductive system caused by a failure of fusion during Mullerian duct development. The triad of uterus didelphys, obstructed hemivagina, and ipsilateral renal agenesis characterizes HWWS. The most common presenting symptoms are dysmenorrhoea, pelvic pain, primary infertility in later years, and an abdominal mass due to hematometrocolpos. Case Presentation A 17-year-old girl presented to the authors' department with recurrent low back pain, which was neither responsive to analgesics nor associated with urinary complaints, vomiting, or fever. Imaging techniques confirmed she had the triad of uterus didelphys, obstructed hemivagina, and right renal agenesis. Clinical Discussion The genital system is the same for males and females before 6 weeks of pregnancy. HWWS is a rare congenital disorder as a result of the failure of fusion during Mullerian duct development. It consists of a didelphic uterus, hemivaginal septum, and unilateral renal agenesis. Conclusion Shame and social stigma associated with virginity continue to endanger the lives of many girls in Syria. To complicate matters further, the low resources in Syria produced by war pose a difficult challenge in managing many gynecological conditions, including HWWS, like this case, in which endoscopic technologies were not available, necessitating open surgery while keeping in mind preserving hymen intactness. So, the authors indicate that preserving virginity could be conducted even though the approach is open surgery by very careful intervention and experienced surgeons.
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- Nafiza Martini
- Faculty of Medicine, Damascus University
- Stemosis for Scientific Research, Damascus
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- Faculty of Medicine, Damascus University
- Stemosis for Scientific Research, Damascus
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- Faculty of Medicine, Damascus University
- Stemosis for Scientific Research, Damascus
- Corresponding author. Address: Faculty of Medicine, Damascus University, Damascus, Syrian Arab Republic. E-mail address: (B. Al-Ghotani)
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- Stemosis for Scientific Research, Damascus
- Alassad Medical Complex, Hama, Syrian Arab Republic
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Hao S, Shou M, Ma J, Shu Y, Yu Y. Correlation Analysis of Serum Pepsinogen, Interleukin, and TNF- α with Hp Infection in Patients with Gastric Cancer: A Randomized Parallel Controlled Clinical Study. COMPUTATIONAL AND MATHEMATICAL METHODS IN MEDICINE 2022; 2022:9277847. [PMID: 36158129 PMCID: PMC9492331 DOI: 10.1155/2022/9277847] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2022] [Revised: 07/30/2022] [Accepted: 08/02/2022] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Background Gastric cancer pathological biopsy and visual examination have been the gold standard for gastric cancer diagnosis, but their operation is costly, demanding, and risky, so it is especially important to find an effective examination method in clinical practice. Aims To investigate the correlation between serum pepsinogen I (PGI), pepsinogen II (PGII), pepsinogen I and II ratio (PGR), IL-6, and TNF-α and Helicobacter pylori (Hp) infection in patients with gastric cancer. Materials and Methods Fifty patients with Hp-infected gastric cancer admitted to the Department of Gastroenterology of our hospital from January 2019 to December 2021 were selected for the study as the observation group, and another 50 patients without Hp-infected gastric cancer were selected as the comparison group to compare the correlation analysis of PGI, PGII, PGR, IL-6, and TNF-α with Hp infection between the two groups after admission and treatment. Results After measurement, PGI and PGII in the observation group were significantly lower than those in the comparison group, and TNF-α, IL-18, and IL-6 in the observation group were significantly higher than those in the comparison group, and the comparative differences were all statistically significant (P < 0.05). The results of multivariate logistic regression model analysis of independent risk factors for gastric cancer showed that IL-18, hs-CRP, and tumor necrosis factor- (TNF-) α were risk factors for Hp infection in gastric cancer. Conclusion The expression of IL-18, hs-CRP, and TNF-α factors in Hp-infected gastric cancer patients is correlated. IL-6, IL-18, and TNF-α are involved in the entire process from the onset to the development of Hp-positive gastric mucosal inflammation in patients, which is of great value in the diagnosis of gastric cancer and helps to assess the degree of progression and prognosis of gastric cancer.
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- Shunxin Hao
- Department of General Surgery, Wuhan University of Science and Technology Hospital, China 430065
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- The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University (Department of Oncology), China 210029
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- Zhongshan Hospital Affiliated to Fudan University, China 200032
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- The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University (Department of Oncology), China 210029
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- Department of Geriatrics, Wuhan Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 49 Lihuangpi Road, Jiangan District, Wuhan City, Hubei Province, China
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Liao L, Peng Y, Lu J, Wang Z, Xu J, Chen X, Chen H, Zhang X. Effect of Vaginoscopy versus Conventional Hysteroscopy on Pain, Complications, and Patient Satisfaction in Patients with Endometrial Polyps. COMPUTATIONAL AND MATHEMATICAL METHODS IN MEDICINE 2022; 2022:3835941. [PMID: 35799662 PMCID: PMC9256323 DOI: 10.1155/2022/3835941] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/14/2022] [Revised: 04/26/2022] [Accepted: 05/03/2022] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Background Hysteroscopy is considered the gold standard for diagnosing intrauterine pathology. Traditional hysteroscopy requires the placement of a vaginal speculum and cervical forceps, which are large in diameter, causing discomfort and pain to the patient and even causing vagal reflexes. Aims To investigate the impact and clinical value of vaginoscopy versus conventional hysteroscopy on pain, complications, and patient satisfaction in patients with endometrial polyps and to analyse the advantages of clinical application of vaginoscopy examination. Materials and Methods One hundred and twenty-five patients with endometrial polyps treated in our hospital from May 2021 to December 2021 were selected for this study and divided into 52 cases in the hysteroscopy group and 73 cases in the vaginoscopy group according to the random remainder grouping method. Conventional hysteroscopy was used, and in the vaginoscopy group, vaginoscopy was performed. The impact of pain, complications, patient satisfaction, and clinical value of the two groups was observed and compared. Results The time taken for the examination varied between the different hysteroscopic methods, with the hysteroscopy group taking the longest time compared to the vaginoscopy group (P < 0.01). The VAS scores immediately after the examination and 30 minutes after the examination were both significantly higher in the hysteroscopy group than in the vaginoscopy group (P < 0.01). The difference in NPY, PGE2, and 5-HT after the pain-causing mediator intervention was significantly better in the vaginoscopy group than in the hysteroscopy group. The difference in the incidence of complications such as abortion syndrome, cervical laceration, uterine perforation, and haemorrhage after treatment was significantly lower in the vaginoscopy group than in the hysteroscopy group. In the vaginoscopy group, the satisfaction rate was 91% significantly higher than that of the hysteroscopy group (P < 0.05). Conclusion The vaginoscopy technique shortens the examination and treatment time, reduces patient pain, improves patient compliance, reduces the use of preintervention drugs and anaesthetics, and reduces complications.
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- Liyun Liao
- Women's Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou Zhejiang, China 310006
- Xiangshan First People's Hospital Medical and Health Group, 315700, China
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- Huangyan Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Taizhou First People's Hospital, 318020, China
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- Xiangshan First People's Hospital Medical and Health Group, 315700, China
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- Xiangshan First People's Hospital Medical and Health Group, 315700, China
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- Xiangshan First People's Hospital Medical and Health Group, 315700, China
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- Xiangshan First People's Hospital Medical and Health Group, 315700, China
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- Xiangshan First People's Hospital Medical and Health Group, 315700, China
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- Women's Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou Zhejiang, China 310006
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Gutiérrez-Montufar OO, Zambrano-Moncayo CP, Otálora-Gallego MC, Meneses-Parra AL, Díaz-Yamal I. Síndrome de Herlyn-Werner-Wunderlich: reporte de caso y revisión de la literatura. REVISTA COLOMBIANA DE OBSTETRICIA Y GINECOLOGÍA 2021; 72:407-422. [PMID: 35134287 PMCID: PMC8833243 DOI: 10.18597/rcog.3699] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/22/2021] [Accepted: 11/08/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Objetivo: Presentar un reporte de caso de síndrome de Herlyn Werner Wunderlich (SHWW) y hacer una revisión de la literatura para determinar los hallazgos clínicos e imagenológicos en estas pacientes. Materiales y métodos: Se presenta el caso de una mujer de 16 años que consultó, en un hospital de las fuerzas militares en Bogotá, por dolor pélvico recurrente, su diagnostico final fue SHWW. Se realizó una búsqueda sistemática de la literatura en las diferentes bases de datos, revisiones sistemáticas, cohortes, series de casos y reportes de casos en pacientes con diagnóstico de SHWW en cualquier edad, se obtuvo información sobre las características de presentación clínica, y las tecnologías diagnósticas más frecuentemente utilizadas. Se hace resumen narrativo de los hallazgos. Resultados: Se incluyeron 77 publicaciones, un total de 676 pacientes. Los síntomas más frecuentes fueron dismenorrea (63,9 %), seguido de dolor pélvico (35,2%). Las tecnologías diagnósticas más utilizadas fueron el ultrasonido pélvico en un 92,1% y la resonancia magnética nuclear en un 74,6% de los casos. La histeroscopia y laparoscopia son poco utilizados en el diagnóstico. Conclusión: El SHWW es una entidad poco frecuente, debe hacer parte del estudio complementario de la agenesia renal del paciente pediátrico y del diagnóstico diferencial de la dismenorrea primaria en pacientes en la adolescencia. Se requiere evaluar con estudios de cohorte más grandes la utilidad de la histeroscopia en estas pacientes.
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- Docente de la Universidad Militar Nueva Granada, Bogotá (Colombia)..
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Kudela G, Wiernik A, Drosdzol-Cop A, Machnikowska-Sokołowska M, Gawlik A, Hyla-Klekot L, Gruszczyńska K, Koszutski T. Multiple variants of obstructed hemivagina and ipsilateral renal anomaly (OHVIRA) syndrome - one clinical center case series and the systematic review of 734 cases. J Pediatr Urol 2021; 17:653.e1-653.e9. [PMID: 34274235 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpurol.2021.06.023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/10/2020] [Revised: 05/10/2021] [Accepted: 06/24/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Obstructed hemivagina and ipsilateral renal anomaly (OHVIRA) syndrome is a rare female urogenital tract malformation. STUDY OBJECTIVE To present 10 patients with OHVIRA treated at the clinical center. To perform a systematic review of OHVIRA case series related to the prevalence of anatomical variants, surgical interventions and endometriosis, and to compare them with our case series. MATERIALS AND METHODS Medical records from 10 OHVIRA patients treated between 2016 and 2020 were retrospectively reviewed. For the systematic review, PubMed and Web of Science were used to search for relevant studies. The Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines were strictly followed. RESULTS The most common anatomical variant includes left obstructed hemivagina (50.7%) with isolated hematocolpos or hydrocolpos (55.9%), uterus didelphys (82.9%), and ipsilateral renal agenesis (92.2%). Vaginal septectomy was the most common surgical approach (86.5%). Hemivaginectomy (2.2%), hemihysterectomy (4.2%), or total hysterectomy (0.7%) were also performed in several patients. Some subjects required salpingectomy (3.3%) or oophorectomy (1.8%). 7.5% of patients, mainly infants, did not require surgery due to the spontaneous resolution of hydrocolpos. Endometriosis was fortuitously found in 13.6% of the selected cases who underwent laparoscopy or laparotomy. DISCUSSION The most common variant of OHVIRA includes isolated hematocolpos and a thick vaginal septum between adjacent hemivaginas. Endometriosis was present in approximately 14% of OHVIRA patients, but this number is probably underestimated. Routine laparoscopy is not required. However, all patients need further monitoring due to a higher risk of endometriosis. Based on the analyzed studies and our case series, vaginal septectomy is a sufficient surgical technique to relieve symptoms and prevent possible complications in most OHVIRA patients.
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- Grzegorz Kudela
- Department of Pediatric Surgery and Urology, Medical University of Silesia, Katowice, Poland.
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery and Urology, Medical University of Silesia, Katowice, Poland
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- Department of Woman's Health, School of Health Sciences in Katowice, Medical University of Silesia, Katowice, Poland
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- Department of Pediatrics and Pediatric Endocrinology, Medical University of Silesia, Katowice, Poland
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery and Urology, Medical University of Silesia, Katowice, Poland
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery and Urology, Medical University of Silesia, Katowice, Poland
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Vo Nhu Q, Le Trong B, Nguyen Thanh T. Herlyn-Werner-Wunderlich syndrome: A report of three cases in adolescents and adult woman. Radiol Case Rep 2021; 16:2792-2798. [PMID: 34367397 PMCID: PMC8326592 DOI: 10.1016/j.radcr.2021.06.081] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/21/2021] [Revised: 06/20/2021] [Accepted: 06/26/2021] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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We report three cases with Herlyn-Werner-Wunderlich syndrome in adolescents and young female. The objective of this report was to describe the clinical presentation, ultrasound (US) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) findings of Herlyn-Werner-Wunderlich syndrome. The three patients were 12, 13 and 34 years old, respectively. The reason for admission and clinical symptoms varied between the 3 patients, including menstrual cramps, vaginal bleeding, and dull pain in the hypogastric region. Nevertheless, the sonographic and MRI findings of all three cases were typical for HWWS, including didelphys uterus, obstructed hemivagina, and ipsilateral renal agenesis.
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- Quynh Vo Nhu
- Department of Radiology, Hue University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Hue University, Hue, Vietnam
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- Department of Radiology, Hue University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Hue University, Hue, Vietnam
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- Department of Radiology, Hue University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Hue University, Hue, Vietnam
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Morales Vicente A, de Prados Alonso A, García Sánchez Y, Velasco Esteban M, Díaz Sierra C, Gilabert Estellés J. Diagnóstico y tratamiento histeroscópico del síndrome de Herlyn-Werner-Wünderlich. CLINICA E INVESTIGACION EN GINECOLOGIA Y OBSTETRICIA 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.gine.2021.01.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Yang M, Wen S, Liu X, He D, Wei G, Wu S, Huang Y, Ni Y, Shi Y, Hua Y. Obstructed hemivagina and ipsilateral renal anomaly (OHVIRA): Early diagnosis, treatment and outcomes. Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol 2021; 261:12-16. [PMID: 33873082 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejogrb.2021.03.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/12/2020] [Revised: 01/25/2021] [Accepted: 03/11/2021] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To describe and summarize the early diagnosis, treatment and outcomes of obstructed hemivagina and ipsilateral renal anomaly (OHVIRA). METHODS Data from patients with OHVIRA treated at the study centre over the last decade were analysed retrospectively, including demographic characteristics, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and outcomes. Relevant published literature was also reviewed in this study. RESULTS In total, 11 cases were diagnosed with OHVIRA over the study period, ranging in age from 3 to 14 years (median 11 years). Four cases were asymptomatic, four had abdominal pain and three had urinary symptoms. All 11 cases underwent vaginoplasty. Ureteral bladder re-implantation (n = 1), dysplastic nephrectomy (n = 1), separation of labia minora adhesions (n = 1), perineoplasty (n = 1) and urethroplasty (n = 1) were performed. Cases were followed up for 2 months to 8 years (median 5 years) with good follow-up outcomes. CONCLUSIONS Based on the cases in this study and the relevant literature, ultrasound appears to be an effective method for the diagnosis of OHVIRA. Experienced ultrasonographers are able to achieve a high corrected diagnosis rate. The differential diagnosis of OHVIRA should be considered by paediatric surgeons, urologists, emergency physicians and gynaecologists when they identify patients with didelphys uterus or renal agenesis. Early surgery can reduce the risk of potential genital tract infection and gynaecological complications.
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- Meng Yang
- Department of Urology, Children's Medicine Affiliated to Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, PR China; Paediatrics Research Institute, Children's Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Child Development and Disorders, National Clinical Research Centre for Child Health and Disorders, China International Science and Technology Cooperation Base of Child Development and Critical Disorders, Children's Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, PR China; Chongqing Key Laboratory of Paediatrics, Chongqing Key Laboratory of Children Urogenital Development and Tissue Engineering, PR China
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- Department of Urology, Children's Medicine Affiliated to Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, PR China; Paediatrics Research Institute, Children's Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Child Development and Disorders, National Clinical Research Centre for Child Health and Disorders, China International Science and Technology Cooperation Base of Child Development and Critical Disorders, Children's Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, PR China; Chongqing Key Laboratory of Paediatrics, Chongqing Key Laboratory of Children Urogenital Development and Tissue Engineering, PR China
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- Department of Urology, Children's Medicine Affiliated to Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, PR China; Paediatrics Research Institute, Children's Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Child Development and Disorders, National Clinical Research Centre for Child Health and Disorders, China International Science and Technology Cooperation Base of Child Development and Critical Disorders, Children's Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, PR China; Chongqing Key Laboratory of Paediatrics, Chongqing Key Laboratory of Children Urogenital Development and Tissue Engineering, PR China
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- Department of Urology, Children's Medicine Affiliated to Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, PR China; Paediatrics Research Institute, Children's Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Child Development and Disorders, National Clinical Research Centre for Child Health and Disorders, China International Science and Technology Cooperation Base of Child Development and Critical Disorders, Children's Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, PR China; Chongqing Key Laboratory of Paediatrics, Chongqing Key Laboratory of Children Urogenital Development and Tissue Engineering, PR China
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- Department of Urology, Children's Medicine Affiliated to Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, PR China; Paediatrics Research Institute, Children's Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Child Development and Disorders, National Clinical Research Centre for Child Health and Disorders, China International Science and Technology Cooperation Base of Child Development and Critical Disorders, Children's Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, PR China; Chongqing Key Laboratory of Paediatrics, Chongqing Key Laboratory of Children Urogenital Development and Tissue Engineering, PR China
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- Department of Urology, Children's Medicine Affiliated to Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, PR China; Paediatrics Research Institute, Children's Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Child Development and Disorders, National Clinical Research Centre for Child Health and Disorders, China International Science and Technology Cooperation Base of Child Development and Critical Disorders, Children's Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, PR China; Chongqing Key Laboratory of Paediatrics, Chongqing Key Laboratory of Children Urogenital Development and Tissue Engineering, PR China
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- Department of Urology, Children's Medicine Affiliated to Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, PR China
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- Department of Urology, Children's Medicine Affiliated to Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, PR China
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- Department of Urology, Children's Medicine Affiliated to Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, PR China
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- Department of Urology, Children's Medicine Affiliated to Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, PR China; Paediatrics Research Institute, Children's Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Child Development and Disorders, National Clinical Research Centre for Child Health and Disorders, China International Science and Technology Cooperation Base of Child Development and Critical Disorders, Children's Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, PR China; Chongqing Key Laboratory of Paediatrics, Chongqing Key Laboratory of Children Urogenital Development and Tissue Engineering, PR China.
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Gündüz R, Ağaçayak E, Evsen MS. OHVIRA syndrome presenting with acute abdomen findings treated with minimally invasive method: three case reports. Acta Chir Belg 2021; 122:275-278. [PMID: 33820484 DOI: 10.1080/00015458.2021.1911096] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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BACKGROUND One of the least common forms of Müllerian anomalies is Herlyn-Werner-Wunderlich syndrome (HWWS), characterized by uterus didelphys, obstructed hemi-vagina, and ipsilateral renal agenesis (OHVIRA). HWWS is also known as OHVIRA syndrome. Patients with OHVIRA syndrome generally present with increasing pelvic pain, dysmenorrhoea, and pelvic mass during puberty, shortly after menarche. These patients may be treated successfully with a minimally invasive method. CASE REPORT We present three previously asymptomatic patients with OHVIRA syndrome who presented with acute abdomen shortly after menarche. These patients were treated with a minimally invasive method. CONCLUSION Patients with OHVIRA syndrome may be treated with minimally invasive method after definitive diagnosis and, laparoscopy and laparotomy should be avoided as much as possible. Minimally invasive treatment modality is not only cost-effective, but also provides symptomatic relief and preserves fertility.
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- Reyhan Gündüz
- Faculty of Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Dicle University, Diyarbakır, Turkey
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- Faculty of Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Dicle University, Diyarbakır, Turkey
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- Faculty of Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Dicle University, Diyarbakır, Turkey
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Horst W, de Melo RC, Theilacker G, Schmitt B. Herlyn-Werner-Wunderlich syndrome: clinical considerations and management. BMJ Case Rep 2021; 14:14/3/e239160. [PMID: 33664029 PMCID: PMC7934712 DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2020-239160] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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Herlyn-Werner-Wunderlich syndrome (HWWS), defined by the triad of uterus didelphys, obstructed hemivagina and ipsilateral renal agenesis, is a rare Mullerian duct malformation, usually diagnosed after menarche, when symptoms related to haematocolpos arise. We report a case of a 14-year-old patient who presented to the emergency department complaining of proctalgia and pelvic pain treated in our medical centre. Ultrasound and abdomino-pelvic MRI imaging studies confirmed the diagnosis. Treatment was surgical incision of the vaginal septum. At the follow-up visit, after the initial procedure, excess vaginal tissue was excised using a hysteroscopic approach during diagnostic vaginoscopy. Vaginoscopy-assisted treatment of the patient proved to be a safe and effective minimally invasive treatment modality that resulted in symptomatic relief and fertility preservation. In conclusion, although premenarche is asymptomatic in the vast majority of cases, HWWS would be optimally diagnosed in childhood to avoid acute late complications, although it is usually first diagnosed after menarche as a result of haematocolpos. Gynaecologists should consider the syndrome in the presence of pelvic mass, renal agenesis, menstrual changes and cyclic pelvic pain.
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- Wagner Horst
- School of Medicine, Faculdade Estacio de Jaraguá do Sul, Jaraguá do Sul, Santa Catarina, Brazil .,Health and Environment Postgraduation Program, UNIVILLE, Joinville, Santa Catarina, Brazil
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- Radiology, Hospital Divina Providência, Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil,Radiology, Complexo Hospitalar Santa Casa de Misericórdia de Porto Alegre, Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
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- School of Medicine, Faculdade Estacio de Jaraguá do Sul, Jaraguá do Sul, Santa Catarina, Brazil
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Kozłowski M, Nowak K, Boboryko D, Kwiatkowski S, Cymbaluk-Płoska A. Herlyn-Werner-Wunderlich Syndrome: Comparison of Two Cases. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2020; 17:E7173. [PMID: 33007989 PMCID: PMC7579596 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph17197173] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/08/2020] [Revised: 09/27/2020] [Accepted: 09/28/2020] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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BACKGROUND Herlyn-Werner-Wunderlich Syndrome is a rare malformation syndrome characterized by uterus didelphys with obstructed hemivagina and ipsilateral renal agenesis. Symptoms appear most often after menarche and are secondary to hematocolpos. We compare clinical symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of two patients, a 13-year-old and a 17-year-old. CASE REPORT Despite the non-uniform clinical symptoms, it should be noted that in both patients, the 13-year-old and the 17-year-old, hematocolpos, which was probably the cause of lower abdominal pain, was diagnosed with ultrasound. The diagnosis was complemented by laparoscopy, which determined the diagnosis of malformation of uterus didelphys with obstructed hemivagina. The patients had a history of kidney agenesis, which, after gynecological diagnosis, turned out to be ipsilateral. In the 13-year-old, agenesis was diagnosed by uroscintigraphy, while in the 17-year-old it was diagnosed by urography. Incision and drainage of the residual vagina was performed in the course of therapeutic management. In both cases, the clinical situation required a repeated widening of the orifice. CONCLUSIONS Lower abdominal pain accompanying hematocolpos suggested Herlyn-Werner-Wunderlich Syndrome (HWWS) as the cause of symptoms. 3D transvaginal ultrasound enabled the determination of a congenital uterine defect with high probability, although inconclusive cases required confirmation by laparoscopy. Incision of the blocked vagina and drainage of hematocolpos were the key components of treatment. The treatment of HWWS is a multi-step process.
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- Mateusz Kozłowski
- Department of Gynecological Surgery and Gynecological Oncology of Adults and Adolescents, Pomeranian Medical University, 70-111 Szczecin, Poland; (K.N.); (D.B.); (A.C.-P.)
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- Department of Gynecological Surgery and Gynecological Oncology of Adults and Adolescents, Pomeranian Medical University, 70-111 Szczecin, Poland; (K.N.); (D.B.); (A.C.-P.)
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- Department of Gynecological Surgery and Gynecological Oncology of Adults and Adolescents, Pomeranian Medical University, 70-111 Szczecin, Poland; (K.N.); (D.B.); (A.C.-P.)
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Pomeranian Medical University, 70-111 Szczecin, Poland;
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- Department of Gynecological Surgery and Gynecological Oncology of Adults and Adolescents, Pomeranian Medical University, 70-111 Szczecin, Poland; (K.N.); (D.B.); (A.C.-P.)
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