Noncommunicating accessory uterine cavity.
OBJECTIVE
To report a case of a noncommunicating accessory uterine cavity.


METHODS
Case report.


METHODS
University-affiliated reproductive endocrinology practice.


METHODS
A 15-year-old nulligravida with increasing dysmenorrhea.


METHODS
Pelvic ultrasound, intravenous pyelogram, hysterosalpingogram, laparoscopy, laparotomy, and resection of noncommunicating accessory uterine cavity.


METHODS
Results of imaging studies, surgical examination, and resection of anomaly.


RESULTS
Complete resection of accessory cavity and resolution of dysmenorrhea.


CONCLUSIONS
The patient had a müllerian anomaly in which the uterus contained two uterine cavities. One normal uterine cavity with communication to both fallopian tubes was present along with a noncommunicating, accessory uterine cavity.
Potter
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Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Texas Health Sciences Center at San Antonio, USA.
Schenken
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D000293:Adolescent; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D004412:Dysmenorrhea / Q000473:pathology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D014599:Uterus / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000601:surgery