Abstract
Background
We report a case of monochorionic, monoamniotic female twins with discordant congenital
reproductive tract anomalies.
Case
We present the case of a 17-year-old monochorionic-monoamniotic female twin with Mayer-von
Rokitansky-Küster-Hauser Syndrome (MRKH) and her twin sister, who had with normal
female reproductive system. Monozygosity is investigated by the complete history,
physical, and imaging data, antenatal and birth reports of both the patient and her
monozygotic twin sister. Examination of these documents proves monozygosity of the
sisters, and imaging studies demonstrate MRKH in one twin and normal female genitalia
in the other.
Summary and Conclusion
This case is presented as proof of MRKH discordance in monozygotic twins.
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© 2009 North American Society for Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
