Huge abdominal mass secondary to a transverse vaginal septum and cervical dysgenesis

Ghana Med J. 2011 Dec;45(4):174-6.

Abstract

Transverse vaginal septum is a rare occurrence. When it co-exists with cervical dysgenesis, it is even rarer. Primary amenorrhea with cyclic pain is one manifestation in post-pubertal women. A case of transverse vaginal septum with vaginal atresia and cervical dysgenesis is presented. Presentation as a huge abdominal mass and severe anaemia posed diagnostic challenges. A two-staged management is described as well as variation in management of the septum. The involvement of the patient in her follow up is also stressed.

Keywords: Primary amenorrhea; abdominal mass; cervical dysgenesis; vaginal septum.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Abdominal Pain / etiology*
  • Amenorrhea / etiology*
  • Anemia / etiology*
  • Cervix Uteri / abnormalities*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Vagina / abnormalities*
  • Young Adult