Retrograde menses presented as acute stump appendicitis- Mayer-Rokitansky-Küster-Hauser syndrome
Mayer-Rokitansky-Küster-Hauser (MRKH) syndrome is an exceptionally rare condition. This article highlights its unusual presentation and the role of radiological imaging in the diagnosis and outlines an approach to management. A 17-year-old female presented to the hospital with symptoms typical of acute appendicitis. However, further evaluation revealed no menstrual bleeding, recurrent monthly abdominal pain, and the absence of a uterus on imaging. These findings raised suspicion for Mayer-Rokitansky-Küster-Hauser (MRKH) syndrome. The presentation mimicking acute appendicitis in this context is an exceptionally rare occurrence. Mayer-Rokitansky-Küster-Hauser (MRKH) syndrome is a rare condition that presents a considerable challenge in terms of diagnosis and management. A thorough clinical history, along with appropriate imaging and investigations, is essential for the timely identification of the syndrome and for guiding effective management.
Authors
- Mohammad Mohsin Arshad (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5426-1925)
- Muhammad Junaid Iqbal (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6939-0180)
- Devendra Kumar
- Nouran Eltantawi
Institutions
- Hamad General Hospital (QA)
- Hamad Medical Corporation (QA)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Radiology Case Reports
- Published
- 2025-12-09
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.radcr.2025.11.014
- Primary Topic
- Gynecological conditions and treatments
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00