Delayed Diagnosis of Herlyn-Werner-Wunderlich Syndrome due to Microperforation and Pyocolpos in Obstructed Vaginal Canal |
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Institution: | 1. Department of Gynecology, Medical University of Lublin, Lublin, Poland;2. Department of Human Anatomy, Medical University of Lublin, Lublin, Poland |
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Abstract: | BackgroundTo present a rare anomaly consisting of uterus didelphys, longitudinal vaginal septum, obstructed hemivagina with pyocolpos, fistula to the open vaginal canal, and ipsilateral renal agenesis, referred as Herlyn-Werner-Wunderlich syndrome (HWWS).CaseA 14-year-old girl with recurring purulent vaginal discharge lasting for a few months. Preoperative examination revealed one vaginal canal with one cervical opening on the right side. There was a fistula leading from the obstructed vaginal canal to the left vagina. Intravaginal ultrasound examination demonstrated a longitudinal vaginal septum and a closed pyocolpos on the right side. The longitudinal vaginal septum was excised by way of electrocauterization under direct vision.ConclusionHWWS should be considered in the differential diagnosis in patients with uterus didelphys and unusual symptoms such as pyocolpos and vaginal discharge. |
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Keywords: | Herlyn-Werner-Wunderlich syndrome Longitudinal vaginal septum Fistula Pyocolpos Purulent vaginal discharge |
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