Obstetrics & Gynaecology · Infertility, PCOS, and Contraception

A 22-year-old woman with primary amenorrhea has normal breast development, a blind vaginal pouch, and absent uterus on ultrasound. Serum testosterone is in the normal female range. What is the most likely diagnosis?

  • A Turner syndrome
  • B Complete androgen insensitivity syndrome
  • C Swyer syndrome
  • D Müllerian agenesis (MRKH syndrome)
Correct answer: D. Müllerian agenesis (MRKH syndrome)

Explanation

Müllerian agenesis (MRKH syndrome) presents with primary amenorrhea, normal breast development (ovarian function is normal), absent uterus, and a blind vaginal pouch. Complete androgen insensitivity syndrome also presents similarly but has a 46,XY karyotype and undescended testes with male-range testosterone. Turner syndrome has streak gonads and lack of breast development.

Reference: Williams Gynecology, 4th ed.

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