Partial Vaginal Agenesis with Transverse Vaginal Septum

Abstract

Partial vaginal agenesis with transverse vaginal septum is rare malformation of female genital system. The reported incidence of vaginal atresia is 1:4000 to 5000 live female birth. The incidence of septum in upper one-third is 46%, middle 35%, lower 19%. Transverse vaginal septum occurs due to defect in vertical fusion of mullerian ducts during embryogenesis. Vaginal atresia occurs due to failure of canalization of sinovaginal bulbs. We are presenting such a rare case of partial vaginal agenesis with transverse vaginal septum. The aim of this presentation is to make the consideration of transverse vaginal septum and vaginal atresia in young girls with cryptomenorrhea and to emphasize on is meticulous evaluation and diagnosis with counselling of a minor along with parents of future reproductive outcome along with surgical difficulties anticipation and difficulties post vangioplasty. How to cite this article Muralidhar L, Venkatesh S, Pandey P. Partial Vaginal Agenesis with Transverse Vaginal Septum. Int J Infertil Fetal Med 2014;5(3):110-112.

Case series: transverse vaginal septum with vaginal atresia

“…The incidence of septum in upper one-third is 46%, middle 35%, lower 19%. 2 Transverse vaginal septum can be either complete (imperforate) or incomplete (perforate). 3 With complete septum, the onset of symptoms usually occurs after puberty.…”