Cervical Aplasia
Published: December 1, 2011 | DOI: https://doi.org/10.7860/JCDR/2011/.1773
Annie Rajaratnam, Prema D’cunha, Nancy Paul, Amitha Ray
1. M.D ( Obs & Gyn )
Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology,
Father Muller Medical College,
Kankanady, Mangalore- 575002, India.
2. M.D ( Obs & Gyn )
Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology,
Father Muller Medical College,
Kankanady, Mangalore- 575002, India.
3. MBBS, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology,
Father Muller Medical College,
Kankanady, Mangalore- 575002, India.
4. M.D ( Obs & Gyn )
Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology,
Father Muller Medical College,
Kankanady, Mangalore- 575002, India.
Correspondence
Dr. Annie Rajaratnam M.D (Obs & Gyn)
Assistant Professor,
Block B, Flat No: 4,
Father Muller Staff Quarters,
Kankanady, Mangalore- 575002
Phone: 9449525915
E-mail: annierajaratnam@yahoo.com
The incidence of genital malformations in the general population is 3-5%. Ours was a case of cervical aplasia. Our objective was to confirm the diagnosis and to manage the same surgically. It is essential that these patients receive psychological support as it has implications on their reproductive life. This case was referred to our tertiary care teaching hospital. After investigations and examination under anaesthesia, the patient underwent hysterectomy. Obstructive anomalies of the genital tract are the commonest among the mullerian duct malformations.
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