A Rare Autopsy Finding of Müllerian and Renal Agenesis Linked to Suspected AMHR2 Pathway Disruption

We present a rare incidental finding of Mayer-Rokitansky-Küster-Hauser (MRKH) syndrome identified during the autopsy of a reproductive-aged woman who died in a motor vehicle accident. In situ examination showed the absence of both the uterus and cervix, with the vaginal canal ending in a blind pouch that measured 7.0 × 6.0 cm, with a depth of 4 cm. Both ovaries were present and positioned high near the iliac vessels, demonstrating multiple cysts upon cut surfaces. The bilateral fallopian tubes were absent in their entirety. The right kidney, along with its hilar vessels and ureter, was also absent, while the left kidney and its associated structures were present but slightly enlarged. The bilateral adrenal glands were normally positioned and grossly unremarkable. The combination of absent uterus, cervix, and right kidney, along with ascended ovaries, is consistent with a developmental abnormality involving the anti-Müllerian hormone (AMH) pathway and potential disruption of the <i>AMHR2</i> gene. Recognition of these anomalies in an adult female contributes to a deeper understanding of congenital reproductive and renal malformations in females. It highlights the possible role of the AMH pathway in their embryologic development.

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Cureus
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2025-11-03
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https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.96023
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Gynecological conditions and treatments
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A Rare Autopsy Finding of Müllerian and Renal Agenesis Linked to Suspected AMHR2 Pathway Disruption

Mariah Smith, Marcel Castor, Zoe M. Rushetsky
Cureus
Gynecological conditions and treatments
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A Rare Autopsy Finding of Müllerian and Renal Agenesis Linked to Suspected AMHR2 Pathway Disruption

Mariah Smith, Marcel Castor, Zoe M. Rushetsky
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Abstract

We present a rare incidental finding of Mayer-Rokitansky-Küster-Hauser (MRKH) syndrome identified during the autopsy of a reproductive-aged woman who died in a motor vehicle accident. In situ examination showed the absence of both the uterus and cervix, with the vaginal canal ending in a blind pouch that measured 7.0 × 6.0 cm, with a depth of 4 cm. Both ovaries were present and positioned high near the iliac vessels, demonstrating multiple cysts upon cut surfaces. The bilateral fallopian tubes were absent in their entirety. The right kidney, along with its hilar vessels and ureter, was also absent, while the left kidney and its associated structures were present but slightly enlarged. The bilateral adrenal glands were normally positioned and grossly unremarkable. The combination of absent uterus, cervix, and right kidney, along with ascended ovaries, is consistent with a developmental abnormality involving the anti-Müllerian hormone (AMH) pathway and potential disruption of the <i>AMHR2</i> gene. Recognition of these anomalies in an adult female contributes to a deeper understanding of congenital reproductive and renal malformations in females. It highlights the possible role of the AMH pathway in their embryologic development.

CureusVol. 17(11)
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (US), King County Medical Examiner's Office (US)
Openalex Percentile: Top 60%
Gynecological conditions and treatments
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