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A rare case of adult ovarian hernia in MRKH syndrome

Year: 2017

Type: article

Abstract: Inguinal hernias containing ovary have a documented incidence of 3%. Most of the cases are associated with congenital anomalies of genital tract such as Mayer-Rokitansky-Küster-Hauser (MRKH) syndrome. A 20-year-old female presented with primary amenorrhoea, normal secondary sexual characteristics and genetic karyotyping showing 46XX chromosome. On USG abdomen and pelvis examination complete absence of uterus, cervix and vagina was found. Both the ovaries were seen away from normal anatomical location in bilateral inguinal canal without significant complication. MRI study confirmed agenesis of uterus, cervix and vagina; bilateral inguinal hernia with ovaries as contents. Type 1 MRKH syndrome with bilateral ovarian hernias was diagnosed.

Source: BJR|case reports

DOI: 10.1259/bjrcr.20160080

Authors: Himansu Shekhar Mohanty, Kapil Shirodkar, Aruna R Patil, Navin Rojed, Govindrajan Mallarajapatna, Shrivalli Nandikoor

Institutions: Apollo Hospitals, Apollo Hospitals, Apollo Hospitals, Apollo Hospitals

Language: English

Topic: Gynecological conditions and treatments

Subfield: Obstetrics and Gynecology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $658