title: Uterus didelphys with unilateral imperforate vagina: a rare cause of acute urinary retention.
abstract: The first case is reported of acute urinary retention caused by hematocolpos owing to uterus didelphys with a unilateral imperforate vagina. A brief description of this rare anomaly and its usual presenting signs and symptoms is presented. Finally, a synopsis of the embryologic defects responsible for the development of the anomaly and the recommended management of the disorder are outlined.
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D005260:Female; D006399:Hematocolpos / Q000150:complications; D006801:Humans; D014555:Urination Disorders / Q000209:etiology*; D014599:Uterus / Q000002:abnormalities*; D014621:Vagina / Q000002:abnormalities*