Magnetic resonance imaging of Müllerian duct anomalies in children

Müllerian duct anomalies encompass a wide variety of disorders resulting from abnormalities in the embryological development of the Müllerian ducts. In the prepubertal pediatric population, Müllerian duct anomalies are often incidental findings on studies obtained for other reasons. The onset of men...

Full description

Saved in:
Bibliographic Details
Published in:Pediatric radiology 2016-05, Vol.46 (6), p.796-805
Main Authors: Li, Yi, Phelps, Andrew, Zapala, Matthew A., MacKenzie, John D., MacKenzie, Tippi C., Courtier, Jesse
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Abnormalities
Classification
Congenital anomalies
Congenital defects
Diethylstilbestrol
Disorders
Female
Fertility
Genital Diseases, Female - diagnostic imaging
Humans
Hypoplasia
Imaging
Ionizing radiation
Magnetic resonance imaging
Magnetic Resonance Imaging - methods
Medicine
Medicine & Public Health
Muellerian duct
Mullerian Ducts - abnormalities
Mullerian Ducts - diagnostic imaging
Neuroradiology
Nuclear Medicine
Oncology
Pediatric Body MRI
Pediatrics
Radiology
Signs and symptoms
Ultrasound
Uterus
Citations: Items that this one cites
Items that cite this one
Online Access:Get full text
Tags: Add Tag
No Tags, Be the first to tag this record!
Description
Summary:Müllerian duct anomalies encompass a wide variety of disorders resulting from abnormalities in the embryological development of the Müllerian ducts. In the prepubertal pediatric population, Müllerian duct anomalies are often incidental findings on studies obtained for other reasons. The onset of menses can prompt more clinical symptoms. Proper characterization of Müllerian duct anomalies is important because these anomalies can affect the development of gynecological disorders as well as fertility. Müllerian duct anomalies also carry a high association with other congenital anomalies, particularly renal abnormalities. MRI is widely considered the best modality for assessing Müllerian duct anomalies; it provides multiplanar capability, clear anatomical detail and tissue characterization without ionizing radiation. MRI allows for careful description of Müllerian duct anomalies, often leading to classification into the most widely accepted classification system for Müllerian duct anomalies. This system, developed by the American Society of Reproductive Medicine, includes seven subtypes: uterine agenesis/hypoplasia, unicornuate, didelphys, bicornuate, septate, arcuate, and diethylstilbestrol (DES) drug-related uterus. In cases of complex anomalies that defy classification, MRI allows detailed depiction of all components of the anatomical abnormality, allowing for proper management and surgical planning.
ISSN:0301-0449
1432-1998
DOI:10.1007/s00247-016-3583-1