Prevalence of m�llerian duct anomalies detected at ultrasound

Abstract

The true prevalence of müllerian duct abnormalities is not well established. We used standard ultrasound examinations to establish the prevalence of müllerian duct abnormalities in girls and women who were evaluated for reasons unrelated to the presence of uterine anomalies. Prospective ultrasound examinations for nonobstetric indications in 2,065 consecutive girls and women (aged 8-93) showed that 8 had anomalies, including bicornuate uterus, septate uterus, and double uterus. In this first attempt to determine the prevalence of uterine anomalies in the general population, using noninvasive methodology, the rate of anomalies was 3.87 per 1,000 women (exact 95% confidence interval: 1.67-7.62), or approximately 1 in 250 women. This prevalence estimate may be greater than the true rate if selection biases are strong, or less than the true prevalence if ultrasound detection rates are low. As a first attempt to establish the prevalence by pelvic ultrasound in a consecutive series, these data may serve as a baseline estimate.

Female genital malformations and their associated abnormalities

“…In the general female population, genital malformations are reported to occur with an incidence of 1%-5%, in groups of patients with fertility up to 6.5 % (1)(2)(3)(4)(5). The etiology is possibly due to an aberrant developmental inhibition of the Muellerian ducts during embryogenesis.…”

A case of functional non communicating rudimentary horn of unicornuate uterus presenting as persistent lump abdomen

“…The incidence of Mullerian duct anomalies range between 0.4 to 10%. 1 Its results from arrested development of one of the two Mullerian ducts. It is divided into four subgroups, type II b is presence of rudimentary horn with a non-communicating cavity.…”

Role of 2d Ultrasound, 3d Ultrasound And Mri in The Diagnosis of Mullerian Duct Anomalies

“…It occurs in 1 to 1.5% of the women Mullerian Duct anomalies occur due development defect in either vertical or lateral fusion, or resorption failure of the mullerian ducts 1 . Women with MDA can present with serious complaints like: -Primary amenorrhea, -primary infertility, -pregnancy wastage and menstrual disturbances.…”