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Longitudinal vaginal septum

MedGen UID:
331104
Concept ID:
C1841680
Finding
Synonyms: longitudinal vaginal septum; Vertical vaginal septum
 
HPO: HP:0008740
Monarch Initiative: MONDO:0015849
Orphanet: ORPHA180157

Definition

The presence of a longitudinal vaginal septum, thereby creating a vaginal duplication. [from HPO]

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Conditions with this feature

Mullerian duct anomalies-limb anomalies syndrome
MedGen UID:
327078
Concept ID:
C1840335
Disease or Syndrome
Mullerian duct anomalies-limb anomalies syndrome is characterised by the association of mullerian duct and distal limb anomalies. It has been described in five individuals from one family. Females presented with anomalies ranging from a vaginal septum to complete duplication of uterus and vagina, and males presented with micropenis. The limb anomalies varied from postaxial polydactyly to severe upper limb hypoplasia with split hand. The mode of transmission is autosomal dominant.
Hand-foot-genital syndrome
MedGen UID:
331103
Concept ID:
C1841679
Disease or Syndrome
Hand-foot-genital syndrome (HFGS) is characterized by limb malformations and urogenital defects. Mild-to-severe bilateral shortening of the thumbs and great toes, caused primarily by shortening of the distal phalanx and/or the first metacarpal or metatarsal, is the most common limb malformation and results in impaired dexterity or apposition of the thumbs. Urogenital malformations include abnormalities of the ureters and urethra and various degrees of incomplete müllerian fusion in females, and hypospadias of variable severity with or without chordee in males. Vesicoureteral reflux, recurrent urinary tract infections, and chronic pyelonephritis may occur; fertility is normal.

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Etiology

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Diagnosis

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Prognosis

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Clinical prediction guides

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