Blood in semen as a clue: a case of persistent Müllerian duct syndrome
A 21-year-old man presented with blood in his semen and was diagnosed with Persistent Müllerian Duct Syndrome (PMDS). This rare genetic condition occurs due to insufficient Anti-Müllerian Hormone (AMH) production or AMH insensitivity, resulting in the presence of female internal organs in geneticall...
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I10-R327-article-482902026-03-17T12:47:44Z Blood in semen as a clue: a case of persistent Müllerian duct syndrome Sangre en el semen como pista: un caso de síndrome del conducto de Müller persistente Sangue no sêmen como pista: um caso de síndrome do ducto Mülleriano persistente Cação, Jheniffer Barreiro, Thais de Paiva Guimarães Gastaldi, Thaís Nogueira Dantas Duarte, Márcio Luís Cação, Jheniffer Rodrigues Barreiro, Thais de Paiva Guimarães Gastaldi, Thaís Nogueira Dantas Duarte, Márcio Luís Cação, Jheniffer Barreiro, Thais de Paiva Guimarães Gastaldi, Thaís Nogueira Dantas Duarte, Márcio Luís magnetic resonance imaging hemospermia Müllerian ducts Embriology Urology imagen por resonancia magnética conductos paramesonéfricos hematospermia Embriología Urología imageamento por ressonância magnética ductos paramesonéfricos hemospermia Embriologia Urologia A 21-year-old man presented with blood in his semen and was diagnosed with Persistent Müllerian Duct Syndrome (PMDS). This rare genetic condition occurs due to insufficient Anti-Müllerian Hormone (AMH) production or AMH insensitivity, resulting in the presence of female internal organs in genetically male individuals. PMDS is often discovered incidentally during surgery for undescended testes or infertility treatment. A variety of imaging techniques, including MRI, can assist in diagnosing PMDS. The condition poses an increased risk of malignancy in both the testes and Müllerian structures. Treatment generally involves the surgical removal of Müllerian remnants, often through laparoscopy. Un hombre de 21 años presentó sangre en su semen y fue diagnosticado con el Síndrome del Ducto Mülleriano Persistente (PMDS). Esta rara condición genética ocurre debido a una producción insuficiente de Hormona Anti-Mülleriana (AMH) o insensibilidad a la AMH, lo que resulta en la presencia de órganos internos femeninos en individuos genéticamente masculinos. El PMDS generalmente se descubre incidentalmente durante una cirugía para testículos no descendidos o tratamiento de infertilidad. Una variedad de técnicas de imagen, incluida la resonancia magnética, puede ayudar a diagnosticar PMDS. La condición conlleva un mayor riesgo de malignidad tanto en los testículos como en las estructuras Müllerianas. El tratamiento generalmente implica la extirpación quirúrgica de los restos Müllerianos, a menudo a través de laparoscopia. Um homem de 21 anos apresentou sangue no sêmen e foi diagnosticado com o Síndrome do Ducto Mülleriano Persistente (PMDS). Essa condição genética rara ocorre devido à produção insuficiente de Hormona Anti-Mülleriana (AMH) ou insensibilidade à AMH, resultando na presença de órgãos internos femininos em indivíduos geneticamente masculinos. O PMDS é frequentemente descoberto incidentalmente durante cirurgia para testículos não descendentes ou tratamento de infertilidade. Diversas técnicas de imagem, incluindo ressonância magnética, podem ajudar no diagnóstico do PMDS. A condição apresenta um risco aumentado de malignidade tanto nos testículos quanto nas estruturas Müllerianas. O tratamento geralmente envolve a remoção cirúrgica dos restos Müllerianos, frequentemente por laparoscopia. Universidad Nacional Córdoba. Facultad de Ciencias Médicas. Secretaria de Ciencia y Tecnología 2026-03-10 info:eu-repo/semantics/article info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersion application/pdf https://revistas.unc.edu.ar/index.php/med/article/view/48290 10.31053/1853.0605.v83.n1.48290 Revista de la Facultad de Ciencias Médicas de Córdoba.; Vol. 83 No. 1 (2026): Avance de publicación; e48290 Revista de la Facultad de Ciencias Médicas de Córdoba; Vol. 83 Núm. 1 (2026): Avance de publicación; e48290 Revista da Faculdade de Ciências Médicas de Córdoba; v. 83 n. 1 (2026): Avance de publicación; e48290 1853-0605 0014-6722 10.31053/1853.0605.v83.n1 eng https://revistas.unc.edu.ar/index.php/med/article/view/48290/52574 Derechos de autor 2026 Universidad Nacional de Córdoba https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0 |
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magnetic resonance imaging hemospermia Müllerian ducts Embriology Urology imagen por resonancia magnética conductos paramesonéfricos hematospermia Embriología Urología imageamento por ressonância magnética ductos paramesonéfricos hemospermia Embriologia Urologia |
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magnetic resonance imaging hemospermia Müllerian ducts Embriology Urology imagen por resonancia magnética conductos paramesonéfricos hematospermia Embriología Urología imageamento por ressonância magnética ductos paramesonéfricos hemospermia Embriologia Urologia Cação, Jheniffer Barreiro, Thais de Paiva Guimarães Gastaldi, Thaís Nogueira Dantas Duarte, Márcio Luís Cação, Jheniffer Rodrigues Barreiro, Thais de Paiva Guimarães Gastaldi, Thaís Nogueira Dantas Duarte, Márcio Luís Cação, Jheniffer Barreiro, Thais de Paiva Guimarães Gastaldi, Thaís Nogueira Dantas Duarte, Márcio Luís Blood in semen as a clue: a case of persistent Müllerian duct syndrome |
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magnetic resonance imaging hemospermia Müllerian ducts Embriology Urology imagen por resonancia magnética conductos paramesonéfricos hematospermia Embriología Urología imageamento por ressonância magnética ductos paramesonéfricos hemospermia Embriologia Urologia |
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Cação, Jheniffer Barreiro, Thais de Paiva Guimarães Gastaldi, Thaís Nogueira Dantas Duarte, Márcio Luís Cação, Jheniffer Rodrigues Barreiro, Thais de Paiva Guimarães Gastaldi, Thaís Nogueira Dantas Duarte, Márcio Luís Cação, Jheniffer Barreiro, Thais de Paiva Guimarães Gastaldi, Thaís Nogueira Dantas Duarte, Márcio Luís |
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Cação, Jheniffer Barreiro, Thais de Paiva Guimarães Gastaldi, Thaís Nogueira Dantas Duarte, Márcio Luís Cação, Jheniffer Rodrigues Barreiro, Thais de Paiva Guimarães Gastaldi, Thaís Nogueira Dantas Duarte, Márcio Luís Cação, Jheniffer Barreiro, Thais de Paiva Guimarães Gastaldi, Thaís Nogueira Dantas Duarte, Márcio Luís |
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Blood in semen as a clue: a case of persistent Müllerian duct syndrome |
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Blood in semen as a clue: a case of persistent Müllerian duct syndrome |
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Blood in semen as a clue: a case of persistent Müllerian duct syndrome |
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Blood in semen as a clue: a case of persistent Müllerian duct syndrome |
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Blood in semen as a clue: a case of persistent Müllerian duct syndrome |
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blood in semen as a clue: a case of persistent müllerian duct syndrome |
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A 21-year-old man presented with blood in his semen and was diagnosed with Persistent Müllerian Duct Syndrome (PMDS). This rare genetic condition occurs due to insufficient Anti-Müllerian Hormone (AMH) production or AMH insensitivity, resulting in the presence of female internal organs in genetically male individuals. PMDS is often discovered incidentally during surgery for undescended testes or infertility treatment. A variety of imaging techniques, including MRI, can assist in diagnosing PMDS. The condition poses an increased risk of malignancy in both the testes and Müllerian structures. Treatment generally involves the surgical removal of Müllerian remnants, often through laparoscopy. |
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