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Kathryn Quillen1, H James Williams1, Krista S Pfaendler1
1Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Sciences, and the Department of Pathology, Anatomy & Laboratory Medicine, West Virginia University, Morgantown, West Virginia.
Background:
Müllerianosis is the ectopic presence of at least two distinct müllerian-derived tissues in extrauterine sites. This case report explores its origin, diagnosis, and treatment strategies.
Case:
We report a biopsy-proven case of polypoid müllerianosis in the left distal ureter and parametrium, causing severe hydroureteronephrosis. Initial imaging raised concern for malignancy; however, histopathologic examination confirmed a benign lesion-polypoid müllerianosis. The patient underwent a modified radical hysterectomy with partial ureteral resection and reimplantation to relieve the obstruction and resect the affected segment en bloc with the primary gynecologic mass.
Conclusion:
This case highlights the importance of a multidisciplinary approach in diagnosing rare conditions such as polypoid müllerianosis. Collaborative efforts between gynecologists, urologists, and pathologists are essential for accurate diagnosis and optimal treatment planning.
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