There are always conditions we know and conditions we do not
know. Issues such as cancer, heart ailments, and kidney problems get a lot of
press because it’s what people deal with on a common basis. Often times those conditions
are known as complex conditions. Complex conditions are difficult to treat and
sometimes the prognosis is bad depending on when they are discovered.
Uterine conditions that affect the reproductive system in
women younger than their 20’s are getting better exposures through MRI scans. In
an article in auntminnie.com it was
stated that “MR images confirmed that women with the condition, known as
Mayer-Rokitansky-Kuster-Hauser (MRKH) syndrome, may have large uteri with no
conventional structure (defined as rudimentary uteri in this study) that can
mimic normal postpubertal uteri. By discovering MRKH syndrome in young women, MRI can prompt the diagnosis
of the disorder.”
Without a diagnosis this kind of condition can be a problem
to deal with if it goes undetected for an extended period of time. Like most
studies there’s always a downside and the downside is that there is a study
limitation. Not every patient underwent an MRI and as a result there’s
always that particular difference as far as numbers are concerned.
The article also stated that “The study also found that one
or both ovaries were not in their correct location (ectopic) in 27 patients.”
This can be something of a problem, especially when you consider the fact that
the study was conducted using only over 60 patients. The ultimate goal of this
study was to prove that MRKH Syndrome does not adversely affect the development
of the uterus, even though it may affect fertility.
For women to be able
to have children, with this condition, it’s necessary to have the ovaries in
the correct location, it’s actually vital. While this is one study, hopefully
there will be other developments that will continue to back the results
proposed by the study.
If you have any questions about diagnostic imaging please
feel free to give us a call. Our dedicated and attentive team of professionals here
at Clermont Radiology looks forward to answering any questions that you may
have.
Charla
Hurst
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