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  • Medical Imaging

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  • Mayer-Rokitansky-Küster-Hauser (MRKH) syndrome is a congenital anomaly of Müllerian ducts, characterized by uterine and upper vaginal absence in 46,XX individuals with normal endocrine function.
  • It is a leading cause of primary amenorrhea, affecting approximately 1 in 4000-5000 women, often diagnosed late due to normal secondary sexual development.
  • MRKH syndrome presents in isolated (Type I) or associated forms (Type II/MURCS association) with renal, vertebral, auditory, and cardiac defects.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide a comprehensive review of Mayer-Rokitansky-Küster-Hauser (MRKH) syndrome, covering etiology, clinical presentation, diagnosis, psychological impact, and therapeutic strategies.
  • To highlight the critical role of diagnostic imaging, particularly pelvic MRI, in evaluating genital tract anomalies and guiding treatment planning.
  • To discuss reproductive options, including uterine transplantation and surrogacy, for women with MRKH syndrome.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review synthesizing current knowledge on MRKH syndrome's etiological, clinical, diagnostic, psychological, and therapeutic aspects.
  • Case study of a 19-year-old woman with MRKH presenting with primary amenorrhea to illustrate diagnostic and treatment planning using MRI.
  • Emphasis on non-invasive diagnostic modalities like pelvic ultrasound and MRI for assessing uterine and vaginal anomalies.

Main Results:

  • Pelvic MRI is essential for detecting rudimentary uterine tissue and aiding differential diagnosis in primary amenorrhea.
  • Vaginal dilation is the first-line treatment with high success rates; vaginoplasty is a second-line surgical option.
  • Psychological support and counseling are crucial throughout the management of MRKH syndrome.

Conclusions:

  • MRKH syndrome requires a multidisciplinary approach, integrating imaging, psychological support, and tailored therapeutic interventions.
  • Early and accurate diagnosis, facilitated by advanced imaging techniques like MRI, improves patient outcomes and management.
  • Emerging reproductive technologies offer pathways to biological motherhood for affected individuals.