HERLYN-WERNER-WUNDERLICH SYNDROME-ROLE OF IMAGING IN TIMELY AND CORRECT DIAGNOSIS
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چکیده
We present this case of uterus didelphys with right sided haematometrocolpos due to obstructed hemivaginaand ipsilateral renal agenesis-Herlyn Werner Wunderlich syndrome. The condition was missed on ultrasoundand diagnosed plain CT scan abdomen and pelvis. This syndrome should be kept in mind while dealing witha young female complaining lower abdominal pain a pelvic mass having unilateral agenesis anipsilateral cystic lesion ultrasound or other imaging modality. Timely diagnosis is important avoidcomplications like pyocolpos retrograde spilling blood consequent endometriosis. Imaging plays amajor role correct timely diagnosis.
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: Pakistan Armed Forces Medical Journal
سال: 2021
ISSN: ['2411-8842', '0030-9648']
DOI: https://doi.org/10.51253/pafmj.v71i1.3740