Dysmenorrhea due to a rare müllerian anomaly.
Müllerian duct anomalies may produce reproductive failure like abortion and preterm birth, or obstetric problems like malpresentation, retained placenta, etc., or they may be asymptomatic. Unicornuate uterus with a noncommunicating functional rudimentary horn is a type of müllerian anomaly that results in obstruction to menstrual blood flow, leading to endometriosis and dysmenorrhea. Though the majority of cases of dysmenorrhea in adolescents are primary in nature and require only reassurance and symptomatic management, it is important to be aware of rare causes such as müllerian anomalies so that these cases can be properly managed. Hence, we present this case report, with interesting illustrations, so as to increase awareness regarding these anomalies.
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, North Eastern Indira Gandhi Regional Institute of Health and Medical Sciences, Shillong, India. drmanika89@yahoo.com
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D000293:Adolescent; D004412:Dysmenorrhea / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D006409:Hematometra / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D010535:Laparoscopy; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D009095:Mullerian Ducts / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000601:surgery; D010048:Ovarian Cysts / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014599:Uterus / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000601:surgery