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Aplasia of the vagina

MedGen UID:
330738
Concept ID:
C1841990
Finding
Synonym: Vagina aplasia
 
HPO: HP:0003250

Definition

Aplasia of the vagina. [from HPO]

Conditions with this feature

Rokitansky sequence
MedGen UID:
140915
Concept ID:
C0431648
Congenital Abnormality
Mayer-Rokitansky-Kuster-Hauser syndrome (MRKH) is characterized by uterovaginal atresia in an otherwise phenotypically normal female with a normal 46,XX karyotype. Anomalies of the genital tract range from upper vaginal atresia to total mullerian agenesis with urinary tract abnormalities. It has an incidence of approximately 1 in 5,000 newborn girls (Cheroki et al., 2006). The abnormality of sexual development in MRKH syndrome is the same as that in the MURCS association (601076), in which cervicothoracic somite anomalies, unilateral renal agenesis, and conductive deafness are also seen. Mullerian aplasia and hyperandrogenism (158330) is caused by mutation in the WNT4 gene (603490). Familial cases of unilateral or bilateral renal agenesis in combination with mullerian anomalies have also been reported (see urogenital adysplasia, 191830).
Hypoparathyroidism, deafness, renal disease syndrome
MedGen UID:
374443
Concept ID:
C1840333
Disease or Syndrome
HDR syndrome (HDRS), also known as Barakat syndrome, is a heterogeneous disorder characterized by the triad of Hypoparathyroidism (H), nerve Deafness (D) and/or Renal disease (R). Variable clinical features include hypogonadotrophic hypogonadism, polycystic ovaries, congenital heart disease, retinitis pigmentosa, and cognitive disability (Barakat et al., 2018).
Waardenburg syndrome type 1
MedGen UID:
376211
Concept ID:
C1847800
Disease or Syndrome
Waardenburg syndrome type I (WS1) is an auditory-pigmentary disorder comprising congenital sensorineural hearing loss and pigmentary disturbances of the iris, hair, and skin along with dystopia canthorum (lateral displacement of the inner canthi). The hearing loss in WS1, observed in approximately 60% of affected individuals, is congenital, typically non-progressive, either unilateral or bilateral, and sensorineural. Most commonly, hearing loss in WS1 is bilateral and profound (>100 dB). The majority of individuals with WS1 have either a white forelock or early graying of the scalp hair before age 30 years. The classic white forelock observed in approximately 45% of individuals is the most common hair pigmentation anomaly seen in WS1. Affected individuals may have complete heterochromia iridium, partial/segmental heterochromia, or hypoplastic or brilliant blue irides. Congenital leukoderma is frequently seen on the face, trunk, or limbs.
Spondylocostal dysostosis-anal and genitourinary malformations syndrome
MedGen UID:
341373
Concept ID:
C1849069
Congenital Abnormality
Spondylocostal dysostosis-anal and genitourinary malformations syndrome is characterized by the association of spondylocostal dysostosis with anal and genitourinary malformations (anal atresia and agenesis of external and internal genitalia). To date, only four cases have been described in the literature. Autosomal recessive inheritance has been suggested.
Mullerian aplasia and hyperandrogenism
MedGen UID:
390686
Concept ID:
C2675014
Disease or Syndrome
Müllerian aplasia and hyperandrogenism is a condition that affects the reproductive system in females. This condition is caused by abnormal development of the Müllerian ducts, which are structures in the embryo that develop into the uterus, fallopian tubes, cervix, and the upper part of the vagina. Individuals with Müllerian aplasia and hyperandrogenism typically have an underdeveloped or absent uterus and may also have abnormalities of other reproductive organs. Women with this condition have normal female external genitalia, and they develop breasts and pubic hair normally at puberty; however, they do not begin menstruation by age 16 (primary amenorrhea) and will likely never have a menstrual period. Affected women are unable to have children (infertile).\n\nWomen with Müllerian aplasia and hyperandrogenism have higher-than-normal levels of male sex hormones called androgens in their blood (hyperandrogenism), which can cause acne and excessive facial hair (facial hirsutism). Kidney abnormalities may be present in some affected individuals.
Chromosome 17q12 deletion syndrome
MedGen UID:
482768
Concept ID:
C3281138
Disease or Syndrome
The 17q12 recurrent deletion syndrome is characterized by variable combinations of the three following findings: structural or functional abnormalities of the kidney and urinary tract, maturity-onset diabetes of the young type 5 (MODY5), and neurodevelopmental or neuropsychiatric disorders (e.g., developmental delay, intellectual disability, autism spectrum disorder, schizophrenia, anxiety, and bipolar disorder). Using a method of data analysis that avoids ascertainment bias, the authors determined that multicystic kidneys and other structural and functional kidney anomalies occur in 85% to 90% of affected individuals, MODY5 in approximately 40%, and some degree of developmental delay or learning disability in approximately 50%. MODY5 is most often diagnosed before age 25 years (range: age 10-50 years).

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PubMed

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Recent clinical studies

Etiology

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Diagnosis

Chen N, Song S, Bao X, Zhu L
Front Med 2022 Dec;16(6):859-872. Epub 2022 Dec 23 doi: 10.1007/s11684-022-0969-3. PMID: 36562950
Pfeifer SM, Attaran M, Goldstein J, Lindheim SR, Petrozza JC, Rackow BW, Siegelman E, Troiano R, Winter T, Zuckerman A, Ramaiah SD
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Therapy

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Eschenbach DA
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Mishell DR Jr
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Prognosis

Pfeifer SM, Attaran M, Goldstein J, Lindheim SR, Petrozza JC, Rackow BW, Siegelman E, Troiano R, Winter T, Zuckerman A, Ramaiah SD
Fertil Steril 2021 Nov;116(5):1238-1252. doi: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2021.09.025. PMID: 34756327
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Caretto M, Giannini A, Russo E, Simoncini T
Maturitas 2017 May;99:43-46. Epub 2017 Feb 7 doi: 10.1016/j.maturitas.2017.02.004. PMID: 28364867
Forman D, de Martel C, Lacey CJ, Soerjomataram I, Lortet-Tieulent J, Bruni L, Vignat J, Ferlay J, Bray F, Plummer M, Franceschi S
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Jelovsek JE, Maher C, Barber MD
Lancet 2007 Mar 24;369(9566):1027-38. doi: 10.1016/S0140-6736(07)60462-0. PMID: 17382829

Clinical prediction guides

Ma C, Chen N, Jolly A, Zhao S, Coban-Akdemir Z, Tian W, Kang J, Ye Y, Wang Y, Koch A, Zhang Y, Qin C, Bonilla X, Borel C, Rall K, Chen Z, Jhangiani S, Niu Y, Li X, Qiu G, Zhang S, Luo G, Wu Z, Bacopoulou F, Deligeoroglou E, Zhang TJ, Rosenberg C, Gibbs RA, Dietrich JE, Dimas AS, Liu P, Antonarakis SE, Brucker SY, Posey JE, Lupski JR, Wu N, Zhu L; Deciphering Disorders Involving Scoliosis and COmorbidities (DISCO) Study Group
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Pfeifer SM, Attaran M, Goldstein J, Lindheim SR, Petrozza JC, Rackow BW, Siegelman E, Troiano R, Winter T, Zuckerman A, Ramaiah SD
Fertil Steril 2021 Nov;116(5):1238-1252. doi: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2021.09.025. PMID: 34756327
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Recent systematic reviews

Liu Y, Li Z, Dou Y, Wang J, Li Y
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Dietrich JE, Millar DM, Quint EH
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J Pediatr Adolesc Gynecol 2014 Dec;27(6):386-95. Epub 2014 Jul 17 doi: 10.1016/j.jpag.2014.07.001. PMID: 25438707

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