Obstructed Hemivagina and Ipsilateral Renal Anomaly: Case Report

Authors

  • Bobby Indra Utama Department of Urogynecology, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, Andalas University, Padang, Indonesia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3889/oamjms.2022.7392

Keywords:

Obstructed hemivaginal and ipsilateral renal anomalies, Herlyn-Werner-Wunderlich sydrome, HWWs, OHVIRA

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Hemivaginal obstruction syndrome and ipsilateral renal anomalies are known as Herlyn-Werner-Wunderlich syndrome (HWWs) or better known by the acronym obstructed hemivagina and ipsilateral renal anomaly (OHVIRA). It occurs as a result of complete failure of the Müllerian ducts to fuse and accounts for about 5% of Müllerian duct anomalies. Initial manifestations usually appear as a result of secretions accumulating within the hemivaginal obstruction. Patients with HWWs can come with complaints of lower abdominal pain, severe dysmenorrhea, pelvic or vaginal mass, abnormal vaginal discharge, acute urinary retention, fever, or vomiting. Therefore, careful diagnosis and appropriate management of this condition are desirable. The objective of the study was to report on the management of the obstruction due to HWWs. Patient was suspected hematocolpos with uterus didelphys from ultrasound and suggested right renal agenesis from BNO IVP. Diagnosis then confirmed by laparoscopy diagnostic.

CASE REPORT: A 12-year-old patient was admitted to the gynecology ward of Dr. M. Djamil Central General Hospital from polyclinic with abdominal pain since 4 months before being admitted to the hospital. The pain gets worse every day before menstruation and decreases when given painkillers.

CONCLUSION: OHVIRA syndrome is a triad characterized by hemivaginal obstruction and agenesis of the ipsilateral kidney (OHVIRA) and uterus in the delphys. Clinical symptoms in general are cyclic dysmenorrhea, palpable mass due to accumulation of menstrual flow, and severe pelvic pain which can later develop into a persistent form as a result of prolonged retention of menstrual secretions and obstructed hemivagina. Management options are surgical resection of the obstructed vaginal septum and drainage.

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Utama BI. Obstructed Hemivagina and Ipsilateral Renal Anomaly: Case Report. Open Access Maced J Med Sci [Internet]. 2022 Jan. 2 [cited 2024 Mar. 29];10(C):15-8. Available from: https://oamjms.eu/index.php/mjms/article/view/7392

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