Escalona-García B, Pichardo-Cuevas M, Miranda-Rodríguez JA, Ramírez-Montiel ML, Contreras-Carreto NA

Language: Spanish
References: 14
Page: 200-202
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ABSTRACT

Introduction. Müllerian malformations are a specific group of congenital diseases. There are caused by an inappropriate development of the Müller structures. These malformations affect the genitourinary system. The uterus is the most affected organ. The incidence of this disease is unknown. These types of malformations are diagnosed until gynecologic or urologic symptoms develop. Objective. To determine the incidence of müllerian defects in women diagnosed with infertility. Material and methods. This is a descriptive, observational and retrospective study. The patients were women treated in the Infertility Clinic of the Hospital de la Mujer (Mexico City). Only women diagnosed with müllerian malformations corroborated with laparoscopy and hysteroscopy, from January 1st 2008 to June 1st 2011, were included. Results. The main müllerian malformations encountered were as follows: uterine hypoplasia/agenesia 12.5% (n = 2), didelphic uterus 6.3% (n = 1), bicornuate uterus 25% (n = 4), septated uterus 50% (n = 8) and arcuate uterus 6.3% (n = 1). Conclusion. The incidence of müllerian malformations in our hospital coincide with the one described in the literature. The most common müllerian malformation was the septated uterus (50%). It is fundamental to establish a correct diagnosis in these patients in order to offer them the optimal infertility treatment.

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