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ArticleRadiology case reports2026

Retrograde menses presented as acute stump appendicitis- Mayer-Rokitansky-Küster-Hauser syndrome.

Mohammad Mohsin Arshad, Devendra Kumar, Nouran Eltantawi, Muhammad Junaid Iqbal

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Mohammad Mohsin ArshadRadiology Department, Hamad Medical Corporation, Hamad General Hospital, Al Rayyan Road, Doha 3050, Qatar.
Devendra KumarRadiology Department, Hamad Medical Corporation, Al Wakra Hospital, Doha, Qatar.
Nouran EltantawiRadiology Department, Hamad Medical Corporation, Hamad General Hospital, Al Rayyan Road, Doha 3050, Qatar.
Muhammad Junaid IqbalEmergency Department, Hamad Medical Corporation, Hamad General Hospital, Doha, Qatar.

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Abstract

Mayer-Rokitansky-Küster-Hauser (MRKH) syndrome is an exceptionally rare condition. This article highlights its unusual presentation and the role of radiological imaging in the diagnosis and outlines an approach to management. A 17-year-old female presented to the hospital with symptoms typical of acute appendicitis. However, further evaluation revealed no menstrual bleeding, recurrent monthly abdominal pain, and the absence of a uterus on imaging. These findings raised suspicion for Mayer-Rokitansky-Küster-Hauser (MRKH) syndrome. The presentation mimicking acute appendicitis in this context is an exceptionally rare occurrence. Mayer-Rokitansky-Küster-Hauser (MRKH) syndrome is a rare condition that presents a considerable challenge in terms of diagnosis and management. A thorough clinical history, along with appropriate imaging and investigations, is essential for the timely identification of the syndrome and for guiding effective management.

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Absent uterusAppendicitisMayer-Rokitansky-Küster-Hauser syndromeStump appendicitis

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PMCPMC12752741

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