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ArticleCureus2025

Genetic Predisposition in Müllerian Malformations: A Case Report.

Alejandro Rendón-Molina, Andrea Olguín-Ortega

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Article in Cureus, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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5 · Who and what money

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2 authors.

Alejandro Rendón-MolinaDepartment of Gynecology, National Institute of Perinatology, Mexico City, MEX.
Andrea Olguín-OrtegaDepartment of Gynecology, National Institute of Perinatology, Mexico City, MEX.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Müllerian malformations (MM) are congenital anomalies of the female reproductive tract that may have a hereditary component. We report the case of a 20-year-old woman with a notable family history of MM (mother and grandmother with a longitudinal vaginal septum and aunt with a bicornuate uterus) who presented with difficulty inserting tampons and menstrual cups. Physical examination revealed a 3 cm longitudinal vaginal septum, which was confirmed by magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) as a 4 cm septum in the lower two-thirds of the vagina, with no abnormalities in the uterus or cervix. Surgical resection was performed without complications, and the patient recovered uneventfully with standard postoperative care. This case points out the relevance of recognizing familial patterns in MM and suggests that early evaluation and counseling may improve reproductive outcomes and minimize associated complications.

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bicornuate uterusgenetic predispositionlongitudinal vaginal septummüllerian malformationspathology regarding infertility

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PMID40677440
PMCPMC12270508

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