Herlyn-Werner-Wünderlich syndrome: Two case report

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Abstract

Herlyn-Werner-Wunderlich syndrome, also known as obstructed hemivagina and ipsilateral renal anomaly (OHVIRA), is a rare, congenital Müllerian duct anomaly characterized by the association of septate uterus, obstructed hemivagina, and ipsilateral renal agenesis. The most common clinical presentation is an abdominal mass secondary to hematocolpos, pain, and dysmenorrhea. It is associated with infertility, endometriosis, and menstrual and obstetric alterations. The ultrasound is the technique of choice for the initial assessment, while the magnetic resonance imaging remains the most accurate method for diagnosis. The resection of the vaginal septum is the recommended treatment. Here we describe 2 clinical cases to highlight the importance of an early diagnosis to prevent potential complications in the future.

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endometriosisdysmenorrheainfertility

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Abnormalities, Multiple Abnormalities, Multiple Abnormalities, Multiple Abnormalities, Multiple Abnormalities, Multiple Abnormalities, Multiple Abnormalities, Multiple Abnormalities, Multiple Abnormalities, Multiple Abnormalities, Multiple Abnormalities, Multiple Abnormalities, Multiple Abnormalities, Multiple Abnormalities, Multiple Kidney Kidney Kidney Kidney Kidney Kidney

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