Invited Commentary for: Screening Practices for Müllerian Anomalies in Patients With Known Renal or Urologic Anomalies: A Retrospective Chart Review

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Mullerian anomalies affect 7 % of reproductive age women and account for a spectrum in their presentation. These anomalies may present in isolated fashion or in conjunction with other anomalies and other conditions such as disorders of sexual differentiation or anorectal malformations. Even among isolated mullerian anomalies (MA), it is known that these conditions present commonly with anomalies of the spine, urologic system, and/or congenital heart disease. To date no routine screening mechanism is in place to assess patients with known renal or urologic anomalies.

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Article · May 2025 · 1 min read

In brief

This commentary addresses the lack of standardized screening for Müllerian anomalies in patients with known renal or urologic conditions. Given that 7% of reproductive-age women have Müllerian anomalies and these frequently co-occur with urologic, spinal, and cardiac defects, establishing routine screening protocols could improve early detection and management.

Müllerian anomalies occur in 7% of reproductive-age women and often coexist with renal, urologic, spinal, or cardiac anomalies.
No standardized screening protocol currently exists for Müllerian anomalies in patients with known renal or urologic conditions.
Isolated Müllerian anomalies commonly present with congenital anomalies in multiple organ systems, warranting multidisciplinary evaluation.
Consider screening for Müllerian anomalies in patients with renal/urologic malformations to identify associated reproductive tract pathology.

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