Morgagni hydatids: a new factor in infertility?

Abstract

These findings suggest a possible effect of MH on fertility. The theory of MH disturbing tubal motility with respect to the pick-up and transport of ovum appears logical in this aspect.

Multi-Focal Endometriosis in a Young Woman with Adnexal Para-Mesonephric Cyst: Role of MRI in Surgical Planning

“…Such formations result constituted by totipotent epithelium celomatic cells. Among these structures derived from mullerian remnants, we can enumerate the hydatid cyst of Morgagni [6,7], which is the most common benign non-inflammatory adnexal condition. Characteristically, it appears as a simple cyst (maximum axial diameter less than 2 cm) containing serous material, pedunculate, which typically locates next to the fimbria [8].…”

Endoscopic Explanation of Unexplained Infertility

“…Tubal heaviness, possible fimbrial occlusion and restricted tubal mobility hindering ovum pick-up from the pouch of Douglas are possible mechanisms of infertility. Whether they are definite cause of infertility or not was studied in a randomized study [20]. They recruited a total 455 patients.…”

Fallopian tube torsion caused by extremely large Morgagni hydatid: A very rare cause of acute abdomen in a virgin adolescent

“…Torsion occurs often at the time of ovulation and frequently involves the right fallopian tube [5]. Adolescent patients with tubal torsion should be followed up after conservative treatment and advised to seek medical advice immediately if they experience similar symptoms in the future [3].…”

“…Suggested mechanisms include anatomic malformations, such as long mesosalpinx, hydatid of Morgagni, hydrosalpinx, abnormalities in adjacent organs (ovarian and paraovarian masses, uterine enlargement by pregnancy or tumor and peri-tubal adhesions) physiologic disturbances in the normal peristalsis of the tube, hemodynamic alterations causing congestion and tortuosity of the mesosalpingeal veins, trauma or accidents, or previous tubal surgeries [3][4][5]7].…”

“…This condition causes thrombosis, ischemia, and necrosis of the fallopian tube. Occasionally, the presence of Morgagni hydatid may be the cause of infertility [3]. Morgagni hydatid is one of the small pedunculated structures attached to the uterine tubes near their fimbriated end represents remnants of the mesonephric ducts.…”