LB42.1

Septate vagina

Vagina septda

Category

Definition

A condition of the genitourinary system affecting females, caused by the absence of Mullerian duct fusion during the antenatal period. This condition is characterised by a transverse of longitudinal septum, partitioning the vagina into two parts. This condition may also present with dyspareunia, abnormal vaginal bleeding, or is asymptomatic. Confirmation is by imaging.

Exclusions

  • doubling of vagina with doubling of uterus and cervix

Index Terms

Septate vaginadoubling of vaginaduplication of vaginacongenital duplication of vaginadouble vaginavaginal septumcongenital septate vaginabipartite vaginaLongitudinal vaginal septumTransverse vaginal septum