Transverse vaginal septum: Incomplete canalization/fusion of müllerian ducts to urogenital sinus (which forms lower 1/3 of vagina)
Longitudinal vaginal septum: Incomplete lateral fusion of lower part of müllerian ducts (2 vaginal openings)
May occur in isolation or in association with other müllerian duct anomalies
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Selected References
Passos IMPE et al: Diagnosis and treatment of müllerian malformations. Taiwan J Obstet Gynecol. 59(2):183-8, 2020
Doğan E et al: Asymptomatic microperforated transverse vaginal septum presenting with primary infertility: a rare form of mullerian anomaly. Turk J Obstet Gynecol. 16(2):140-2, 2019
Jamil F et al: Haematometrocolpos due to transverse vaginal septum with distal atretic vagina. BMJ Case Rep, 2018
Ferreira DM et al: Magnetic resonance imaging of the vagina: an overview for radiologists with emphasis on clinical decision making. Radiol Bras. 48(4):249-59, 2015
Huebner M et al: The rectovaginal septum: visible on magnetic resonance images of women with Mayer-Rokitansky-Küster-Hauser syndrome (Müllerian agenesis). Int Urogynecol J. 25(3):323-7, 2014
Pascual MA et al: Three-dimensional sonography for diagnosis of rectovaginal septum endometriosis: interobserver agreement. J Ultrasound Med. 32(6):931-5, 2013
Krafft C et al: Magnetic resonance as an aid in the diagnosis of a transverse vaginal septum. J Pediatr Surg. 47(2):422-5, 2012
Robbins JB et al: MRI of pregnancy-related issues: müllerian duct anomalies. AJR Am J Roentgenol. 198(2):302-10, 2012
Ruggeri G et al: Vaginal malformations: a proposed classification based on embryological, anatomical and clinical criteria and their surgical management (an analysis of 167 cases). Pediatr Surg Int. 28(8):797-803, 2012
Marcal L et al: Mullerian duct anomalies: MR imaging. Abdom Imaging. 36(6):756-64, 2011
Opoku BK et al: Huge abdominal mass secondary to a transverse vaginal septum and cervical dysgenesis. Ghana Med J. 45(4):174-6, 2011
Papaioannou G et al: Magnetic resonance imaging visualization of a vaginal septum. Fertil Steril. 96(5):1193-4, 2011
Miller RJ et al: Surgical correction of vaginal anomalies. Clin Obstet Gynecol. 51(2):223-36, 2008
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Transverse vaginal septum: Incomplete canalization/fusion of müllerian ducts to urogenital sinus (which forms lower 1/3 of vagina)
Longitudinal vaginal septum: Incomplete lateral fusion of lower part of müllerian ducts (2 vaginal openings)
May occur in isolation or in association with other müllerian duct anomalies
IMAGING
General Features
MR Findings
Ultrasonographic Findings
Imaging Recommendations
DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS
CLINICAL ISSUES
Presentation
Demographics
Natural History & Prognosis
Treatment
Selected References
Passos IMPE et al: Diagnosis and treatment of müllerian malformations. Taiwan J Obstet Gynecol. 59(2):183-8, 2020
Doğan E et al: Asymptomatic microperforated transverse vaginal septum presenting with primary infertility: a rare form of mullerian anomaly. Turk J Obstet Gynecol. 16(2):140-2, 2019
Jamil F et al: Haematometrocolpos due to transverse vaginal septum with distal atretic vagina. BMJ Case Rep, 2018
Ferreira DM et al: Magnetic resonance imaging of the vagina: an overview for radiologists with emphasis on clinical decision making. Radiol Bras. 48(4):249-59, 2015
Huebner M et al: The rectovaginal septum: visible on magnetic resonance images of women with Mayer-Rokitansky-Küster-Hauser syndrome (Müllerian agenesis). Int Urogynecol J. 25(3):323-7, 2014
Pascual MA et al: Three-dimensional sonography for diagnosis of rectovaginal septum endometriosis: interobserver agreement. J Ultrasound Med. 32(6):931-5, 2013
Krafft C et al: Magnetic resonance as an aid in the diagnosis of a transverse vaginal septum. J Pediatr Surg. 47(2):422-5, 2012
Robbins JB et al: MRI of pregnancy-related issues: müllerian duct anomalies. AJR Am J Roentgenol. 198(2):302-10, 2012
Ruggeri G et al: Vaginal malformations: a proposed classification based on embryological, anatomical and clinical criteria and their surgical management (an analysis of 167 cases). Pediatr Surg Int. 28(8):797-803, 2012
Marcal L et al: Mullerian duct anomalies: MR imaging. Abdom Imaging. 36(6):756-64, 2011
Opoku BK et al: Huge abdominal mass secondary to a transverse vaginal septum and cervical dysgenesis. Ghana Med J. 45(4):174-6, 2011
Papaioannou G et al: Magnetic resonance imaging visualization of a vaginal septum. Fertil Steril. 96(5):1193-4, 2011
Miller RJ et al: Surgical correction of vaginal anomalies. Clin Obstet Gynecol. 51(2):223-36, 2008
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