Introduction And Importance: Persistent Mullerian duct syndrome is an exceptional genetic condition that occurs secondary to mutations in AMH and AMHR-II. The individuals with this condition exhibit well-developed secondary sexual characteristics despite having a uterus and fallopian tubes. The case mentioned here was worth reporting due to the scarcity of prevalence of PMDS. Secondarily, it is important that the patient had retained MD derivatives in his inguinal canal for 27 years without any malignant change.
Case Presentation: This case report features a 27-year-old male who presented with complaints of right-sided scrotal swelling for 3 years, an empty left scrotal pouch since birth, infertility, and off-and-on hematospermia. Clinical examination revealed a right-sided indirect, complete, reducible hernia and bilateral cryptorchidism. Investigations confirmed the presence of both testes in a right inguinal canal along with a partially developed uterus and fallopian tube. Hernioplasty and orchidopexy were done under spinal anesthesia. Remnants of MD were excised and sent for histopathology.
Clinical Discussion: PMDS is a rare genetic syndrome with a variety of clinical features. This unique presentation highlights the need for awareness of such rare causes of infertility, hematospermia, and malignancy.
Conclusion: PMDS often goes unnoticed in childhood and early teenage resulting in drastic consequences. A well intricated multidisciplinary approach is required to identify and manage such exceptional conditions.
Download full-text PDF |
Source |
---|---|
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11566888 | PMC |
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijscr.2024.110555 | DOI Listing |
Diagnostics (Basel)
November 2024
Endocrinology Department, Elias Emergency University Hospital, 011461 Bucharest, Romania.
: Persistent Müllerian duct syndrome (PMDS) is a rare disorder of sex development (DSD) caused by mutations in the genes coding anti-Müllerian hormone (AMH) or the AMH receptor, characterized by the persistence of Müllerian derivatives, the uterus and/or fallopian tubes, in otherwise normally virilized boys. Testicular regression syndrome is common in PMDS, yet the association with supernumerary testis has been reported in only two patients where genetic testing was not performed. : Thus, we report an individual with this particular association caused by a previously unreported homozygous variant in the gene to enable future genotype-phenotype correlations in this rare disorder.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFRadiol Case Rep
February 2025
Department of Paediatric Surgery, Institute of Child Health, Madras Medical College and Hospital, Park Town, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600003, India.
An uncommon congenital abnormality known as crossed testicular ectopia (CTE) or transverse testicular ectopia (TTE) occurs when both testes migrate into the same hemiscrotum. Inguinal hernia and persistent Müllerian duct syndrome are frequently associated with it. We present a case of "TTE" in a 1-year-old boy with an empty right hemiscrotum and left inguinal hernia.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFAm J Perinatol
December 2024
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, NYU Langone Hospital-Long Island, NYU Grossman Long Island School of Medicine, Mineola, New York.
Objective: This study aimed to investigate if retroverted (RV) uterus noted on nuchal translucency (NT) ultrasound is associated with second-trimester pregnancy loss and other adverse pregnancy outcomes.
Study Design: This was a retrospective cohort study of patients with RV uterus documented on NT ultrasound at a single academic medical center from October 2019 to March 2023. Subjects were identified using a query for "retroverted" uterine position within an obstetric ultrasound imaging program.
J Minim Invasive Gynecol
November 2024
Johns Hopkins-Dibley Memorial (Drs. Murdock and Gruber), Washington, DC, USA.
Objective: The objective of this video is to review a case of a patient that presented to urogynecology clinic for prolapse but was noted to have anterior vaginal cyst. In this video, we review differential diagnosis, embryologic origin of vaginal cyst, excision procedure, imaging, and pathology of the vaginal cyst.
Setting: Urogynecology clinic/operating room PARTICIPANT: Patient who presented with anterior vaginal cyst INTERVENTION: Thirty-four-year-old G0 referred to Urogynecology for a vaginal bulge.
Int J Surg Case Rep
December 2024
King Edward Medical University, Lahore 54000, Punjab, Pakistan.
Introduction And Importance: Persistent Mullerian duct syndrome is an exceptional genetic condition that occurs secondary to mutations in AMH and AMHR-II. The individuals with this condition exhibit well-developed secondary sexual characteristics despite having a uterus and fallopian tubes. The case mentioned here was worth reporting due to the scarcity of prevalence of PMDS.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFEnter search terms and have AI summaries delivered each week - change queries or unsubscribe any time!