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Aplasia of the fallopian tube

MedGen UID:
1704411
Concept ID:
C5139111
Congenital Abnormality
HPO: HP:0032073

Definition

Aplasia, that is failure to develop, of the fallopian tube. [from HPO]

Conditions with this feature

Mullerian aplasia and hyperandrogenism
MedGen UID:
390686
Concept ID:
C2675014
Disease or Syndrome
Müllerian aplasia and hyperandrogenism is a condition that affects the reproductive system in females. This condition is caused by abnormal development of the Müllerian ducts, which are structures in the embryo that develop into the uterus, fallopian tubes, cervix, and the upper part of the vagina. Individuals with Müllerian aplasia and hyperandrogenism typically have an underdeveloped or absent uterus and may also have abnormalities of other reproductive organs. Women with this condition have normal female external genitalia, and they develop breasts and pubic hair normally at puberty; however, they do not begin menstruation by age 16 (primary amenorrhea) and will likely never have a menstrual period. Affected women are unable to have children (infertile).\n\nWomen with Müllerian aplasia and hyperandrogenism have higher-than-normal levels of male sex hormones called androgens in their blood (hyperandrogenism), which can cause acne and excessive facial hair (facial hirsutism). Kidney abnormalities may be present in some affected individuals.

Professional guidelines

PubMed

Phillips K, Olanrewaju RA, Omole F
Am Fam Physician 2023 Jun;107(6):623-630. PMID: 37327165
Lindsay TJ, Vitrikas KR
Am Fam Physician 2015 Mar 1;91(5):308-14. PMID: 25822387
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Recent clinical studies

Etiology

Phillips K, Olanrewaju RA, Omole F
Am Fam Physician 2023 Jun;107(6):623-630. PMID: 37327165
Practice Committee of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine. Electronic address: asrm@asrm.org; Practice Committee of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine
Fertil Steril 2021 Nov;116(5):1255-1265. Epub 2021 Oct 2 doi: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2021.08.038. PMID: 34607703
Moro F, Bolomini G, Sibal M, Vijayaraghavan SB, Venkatesh P, Nardelli F, Pasciuto T, Mascilini F, Pozzati F, Leone FPG, Josefsson H, Epstein E, Guerriero S, Scambia G, Valentin L, Testa AC
Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol 2020 Dec;56(6):934-943. Epub 2020 Nov 10 doi: 10.1002/uog.21981. PMID: 31975482
Dishuck CF, Perchik JD, Porter KK, Gunn DD
Curr Urol Rep 2019 Nov 16;20(11):77. doi: 10.1007/s11934-019-0942-0. PMID: 31734736
Lindsay TJ, Vitrikas KR
Am Fam Physician 2015 Mar 1;91(5):308-14. PMID: 25822387

Diagnosis

Phillips K, Olanrewaju RA, Omole F
Am Fam Physician 2023 Jun;107(6):623-630. PMID: 37327165
Practice Committee of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine. Electronic address: asrm@asrm.org; Practice Committee of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine
Fertil Steril 2021 Nov;116(5):1255-1265. Epub 2021 Oct 2 doi: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2021.08.038. PMID: 34607703
Moro F, Bolomini G, Sibal M, Vijayaraghavan SB, Venkatesh P, Nardelli F, Pasciuto T, Mascilini F, Pozzati F, Leone FPG, Josefsson H, Epstein E, Guerriero S, Scambia G, Valentin L, Testa AC
Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol 2020 Dec;56(6):934-943. Epub 2020 Nov 10 doi: 10.1002/uog.21981. PMID: 31975482
Guan J, Watrelot A
Best Pract Res Clin Obstet Gynaecol 2019 Aug;59:25-40. Epub 2019 Jan 7 doi: 10.1016/j.bpobgyn.2018.12.012. PMID: 31227442
Lindsay TJ, Vitrikas KR
Am Fam Physician 2015 Mar 1;91(5):308-14. PMID: 25822387

Therapy

Phillips K, Olanrewaju RA, Omole F
Am Fam Physician 2023 Jun;107(6):623-630. PMID: 37327165
Heo YA, Duggan ST
Target Oncol 2018 Aug;13(4):533-539. doi: 10.1007/s11523-018-0582-1. PMID: 30073633
Lindsay TJ, Vitrikas KR
Am Fam Physician 2015 Mar 1;91(5):308-14. PMID: 25822387
Graham S, Fraser IS
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Prognosis

Yucer N, Ahdoot R, Workman MJ, Laperle AH, Recouvreux MS, Kurowski K, Naboulsi DJ, Liang V, Qu Y, Plummer JT, Gayther SA, Orsulic S, Karlan BY, Svendsen CN
Cell Rep 2021 Dec 28;37(13):110146. doi: 10.1016/j.celrep.2021.110146. PMID: 34965417Free PMC Article
Practice Committee of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine. Electronic address: asrm@asrm.org; Practice Committee of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine
Fertil Steril 2021 Nov;116(5):1255-1265. Epub 2021 Oct 2 doi: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2021.08.038. PMID: 34607703
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Siegler AM
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Clinical prediction guides

Timmerman S, Stubbe L, Van den Bosch T, Van Schoubroeck D, Tellum T, Froyman W
Acta Obstet Gynecol Scand 2024 Jun;103(6):1036-1045. Epub 2024 Feb 12 doi: 10.1111/aogs.14801. PMID: 38345425Free PMC Article
Shetty M
Semin Ultrasound CT MR 2023 Dec;44(6):528-540. Epub 2023 Oct 13 doi: 10.1053/j.sult.2023.10.005. PMID: 37839652
Practice Committee of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine. Electronic address: asrm@asrm.org; Practice Committee of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine
Fertil Steril 2021 Nov;116(5):1255-1265. Epub 2021 Oct 2 doi: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2021.08.038. PMID: 34607703
Pelzer ES, Willner D, Huygens F, Hafner LM, Lourie R, Buttini M
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Recent systematic reviews

Timmerman S, Stubbe L, Van den Bosch T, Van Schoubroeck D, Tellum T, Froyman W
Acta Obstet Gynecol Scand 2024 Jun;103(6):1036-1045. Epub 2024 Feb 12 doi: 10.1111/aogs.14801. PMID: 38345425Free PMC Article
Wang R, Watson A, Johnson N, Cheung K, Fitzgerald C, Mol BWJ, Mohiyiddeen L
Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2020 Oct 15;10(10):CD003718. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD003718.pub5. PMID: 33053612Free PMC Article
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