Man with Uterus and Fallopian Tubes Discovered During Infertility Treatment
Summary
Doctors in New Delhi discovered a uterus and fallopian tubes inside a 26-year-old man during infertility treatment, diagnosing him with the rare congenital disorder Persistent Müllerian Duct Syndrome. After laparoscopic surgery and hormone follow-up, he returned to work and was advised to continue testosterone injections.
Key Points
- A 26-year-old man sought treatment for infertility in New Delhi, where doctors found a uterus and fallopian tubes inside his body.
- Doctors diagnosed him with Persistent Müllerian Duct Syndrome, a very rare congenital condition seen in people with 46XY chromosomes.
- MRI and chromosome testing confirmed the condition, and surgery was needed because the organs carried a cancer risk.
- After laparoscopic surgery, he returned to work within a week and will require regular testosterone injections.
