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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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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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McCarson KL, Walters CA, Cantu RM. Unusual Cause of Sepsis in a 10-Year-Old Female. Clin Pediatr (Phila) 2020; 59:1036-1039. [PMID: 32475152 DOI: 10.1177/0009922820927020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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- University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, AR, USA
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Figueroa-Blanco AF, Montañez-Aldana MÁ. Herlyn-Werner-Wünderlinch syndrome: case report. CASE REPORTS 2018. [DOI: 10.15446/cr.v4n2.69279] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
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Introducción. El síndrome de Herlyn-Werner-Wünderlich (HWW) es una asociación de tres alteraciones anatómicas urogenitales de baja incidencia. Las alteraciones müllerianas son poco comunes y suelen ser hallazgos incidentales, por lo que se encuentran subdiagnosticadas y poco se conoce su génesis o su relación con tener más probabilidad de expresión en el lado derecho. Reporte de caso. Se trata de una paciente de 17 años quien consultó por dolor abdominal hipogástrico de fuerte intensidad ligado a sangrado fétido. En el examen físico se encontró tabique vaginal y en las imágenes complementarias se evidenció útero didelfo y agenesia renal, diagnosticando así síndrome HWW. Igualmente, se documentó piómetra y hematocolpos que se manejaron con terapia de antibióticos; dada la adecuada respuesta al tratamiento, se dio egreso hospitalario con seguimiento por consulta externa, pues el manejo definitivo no se pudo proporcionar durante la estancia hospitalaria. Discusión. Una causa de abortos a repetición es la presencia de síndrome HWW; sin embargo, al ser correctamente diagnosticado, se puede dar un tratamiento definitivo que disminuya las perdidas concepcionales y colecciones hematopurulentas urogenitales. Conclusiones. El síndrome HWW es una malformación poco común que aumenta el riesgo de padecer cuadros infecciosos ginecológicos o colecciones hemáticas. El tratamiento definitivo consiste en el manejo quirúrgico del tabique vaginal que mejora la calidad de vida y disminuye el riesgo de morbilidades asociadas a la patología.
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Sharma R, Dey AK, Mittal K, Kumar P, Thakkar H. Use of imaging in diagnosis of Herlyn–Werner–Wunderlich syndrome, a case report. J OBSTET GYNAECOL 2016; 36:873-875. [DOI: 10.1080/01443615.2016.1188268] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Yavuz A, Bora A, Kurdoğlu M, Goya C, Kurdoğlu Z, Beyazal M, Akdemir Z. Herlyn-Werner-Wunderlich syndrome: merits of sonographic and magnetic resonance imaging for accurate diagnosis and patient management in 13 cases. J Pediatr Adolesc Gynecol 2015; 28:47-52. [PMID: 25444057 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpag.2014.03.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/18/2013] [Revised: 03/13/2014] [Accepted: 03/17/2014] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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STUDY OBJECTIVE To review the main sonographic and magnetic resonance imaging manifestations of Herlyn-Werner-Wunderlich syndrome, characterized by uterus didelphys, obstructed hemivagina, and ipsilateral renal agenesis, and to discuss the value of techniques for its diagnosis and treatment. PARTICIPANTS Thirteen patients with Herlyn-Werner-Wunderlich syndrome referred to our department with acute abdomen were identified for the period from 2009-2012. DESIGN Retrospective chart review. SETTING Two tertiary academic centers. INTERVENTIONS None. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES The evaluation of the clinical features, ultrasonography and magnetic resonance imaging findings, and the treatment protocols. RESULTS Ultrasonographic evaluation of didelphic or double uterus in 10 and bicornuate-bicollis uterus in 3 patients with hematocolpos or hematometrocolpos associated with agenesis of the ipsilateral kidney revealed the diagnosis. In 10 patients, magnetic resonance imaging provided extra information. In 1 patient, a 25-week pregnancy was additionally detected and follow-up was suggested. Seven patients underwent surgical excision of the septum and drainage of the obstructed vagina. Total hysterectomy and hemicolpectomy were performed in 1 patient with 2 children suffering from severe chronic pelvic pain due to pelvic inflammatory disease. CONCLUSIONS Despite its rarity, accurate diagnosis and morphologic description of Herlyn-Werner-Wunderlich syndrome with radiologic modalities are of importance in relieving the clinical complaints by enabling the suitable surgical treatment to be identified.
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- Alpaslan Yavuz
- Department of Radiology, Yüzüncü Yıl University, School of Medicine, Van, Turkey
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- Department of Radiology, Yüzüncü Yıl University, School of Medicine, Van, Turkey
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Gazi University, School of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey.
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- Department of Radiology, Dicle University, School of Medicine, Diyarbakır, Turkey
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Yüzüncü Yıl University, School of Medicine, Van, Turkey
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- Department of Radiology, Yüzüncü Yıl University, School of Medicine, Van, Turkey
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- Department of Radiology, Yüzüncü Yıl University, School of Medicine, Van, Turkey
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Mishra N, Ng S. Sonographic diagnosis of Obstructed Hemivagina and Ipsilateral Renal Anomaly Syndrome: a report of two cases. Australas J Ultrasound Med 2014; 17:153-158. [PMID: 28191231 PMCID: PMC5024931 DOI: 10.1002/j.2205-0140.2014.tb00238.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Obstructed hemivagina and ipsilateral renal anomaly (OHVIRA) syndrome is a rare urogenital anomaly. Patients typically present at puberty, shortly after menarche with increasing pelvic pain, dysmenorrhea and pelvic mass. There may be a known history of unilateral renal agenesis. Diagnosis can usually be established by ultrasound or magnetic resonance imaging. Resection of the vaginal septum is the treatment of choice. Early diagnosis and treatment can relieve symptoms, prevent complications and preserve fertility. We present two cases of OHVIRA syndrome diagnosed by ultrasound to promote recognition of this rare but important condition.
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- Neetika Mishra
- Department of Medical Imaging Royal Hospital for Women Randwick New South Wales Australia
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- Department of Medical Imaging Royal Hospital for Women Randwick New South Wales Australia
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Robbins JB, Broadwell C, Chow LC, Parry JP, Sadowski EA. Müllerian duct anomalies: Embryological development, classification, and MRI assessment. J Magn Reson Imaging 2014; 41:1-12. [DOI: 10.1002/jmri.24771] [Citation(s) in RCA: 43] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/18/2014] [Accepted: 08/28/2014] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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- Jessica B. Robbins
- Department of Radiology; University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health; Madison Wisconsin USA
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology; University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health; Madison Wisconsin USA
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- Department of Radiology; Oregon Health and Science University; Portland Oregon USA
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- Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology; University of Mississippi Medical Center; Jackson Mississippi USA
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- Department of Radiology; University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health; Madison Wisconsin USA
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology; University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health; Madison Wisconsin USA
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Nanda S, Malhotra V, Lakra P, Chauhan M, Bhuria V. Herlyn-Werner-Wunderlich Syndrome in a 35-Year-Old Female: A Rare Case. J Gynecol Surg 2014. [DOI: 10.1089/gyn.2013.0025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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- Smiti Nanda
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Rohtak, Haryana, India
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Rohtak, Haryana, India
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Rohtak, Haryana, India
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Rohtak, Haryana, India
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Rohtak, Haryana, India
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