Congenital Gynecologic Defects

Question 1

What are the 4 steps in Mullerian development?

Answer 1

Elongation
Fusion
Canalization
Septal resorption

Question 2

Many embryonic defects of the Mullerian system co-evolve with defects in what organ system?

Answer 2

Renal

Question 3

Failure of bilateral Mullerian duct elongation results in what condition?

Answer 3

Mullerian agenesis

Question 4

Failure of unilateral Mullerian duct elongation results in what condition?

Answer 4

Unicornuate uterus- renal agenesis on the ipsilateral side is common

Question 5

Failure of Mullerian duct fusion results in what condition?

Answer 5

Uterine didelphys

Question 6

Failure of septal resorption results in what condition?

Answer 6

Septate uterus

Question 7

How do you treat a septate uterus?

Answer 7

Septoplasty

Question 8

What gives rise to the lower vagina?

Answer 8

Urogenital sinus

Question 9

Failure of Mullerian/urogenital sinus fusion gives rise to what condition?

Answer 9

Transverse vaginal septum

Question 10

Define uterus didelphys.

Answer 10

Two uterine horns

Question 11

What is the most common uterine anomaly?

Answer 11

Septate uterus