Horizontal uterine torsion in the setting of complete cervical and partial vaginal agenesis: a case report

Fertil Steril. 2009 May;91(5):1957.e13-5. doi: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2009.01.058. Epub 2009 Feb 24.

Abstract

Objective: To report a case in which uterine torsion in a nulligravid female adolescent was noted upon surgical management of complete cervical and partial vaginal agenesis.

Design: Case report.

Setting: University hospital.

Patient(s): A 13-year-old nulligravid adolescent female.

Intervention(s): Ultrasound-guided vaginal exploration, diagnostic laparoscopy, and hysterectomy.

Main outcome measure(s): Uterine torsion as complication of cervical agenesis and its management.

Result(s): Complete cervical agenesis, hematometra, and resultant 180-degree horizontal uterine torsion and sacral entrapment.

Conclusion(s): Cervical agenesis can be a risk factor for uterine torsion. Hysterectomy is a common treatment due to resultant hematometra, pelvic pain, and severe endometriosis, although rare case reports show success with uterovaginal recanalization in cases with cervical dysgenesis.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Cervix Uteri / abnormalities*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Torsion Abnormality / etiology*
  • Uterine Diseases / etiology*
  • Vagina / abnormalities*