title: Turner Syndrome and apparent absent uterus: a case report and review of the literature.
abstract: We report on a patient who initially presented with delayed puberty and an absent uterus on imaging with ultrasound and MRI. She was subsequently diagnosed with Turner Syndrome. Turner Syndrome typically presents with early loss of ovarian function and should be considered when primary ovarian insufficiency is present with apparent absent uterus on imaging. Follow-up imaging of the apparent absent uterus post-estrogen replacement therapy is important to confirm a normal uterus. A diagnosis of an absent uterus can be psychologically traumatic for patients and families, and can have significant implications for future fertility options.
authors: Department of Biological Sciences, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
authors: Sarah V
authors: SV
authors: Akierman
authors: Christopher D
authors: CD
authors: Skappak
authors: Rose
authors: R
authors: Girgis
authors: Josephine
authors: J
authors: Ho
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D016649:Primary Ovarian Insufficiency / Q000235:genetics* / Q000473:pathology*; D014424:Turner Syndrome / Q000235:genetics* / Q000473:pathology*; D014599:Uterus / Q000002:abnormalities*