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. Author manuscript; available in PMC: 2019 Sep 6.
Published in final edited form as: Differentiation. 2018 Sep 6;103:46–65. doi: 10.1016/j.diff.2018.09.001

Table 1.

Malformations based upon abnormal Müllerian duct development

Malformation Possible cause(s)
Complete absence of the uterus and
upper vagina
Failure of MD development or failure
of WD development.
Separate hemiuteri Incomplete fusion of the MDs
Uterus didelphys Incomplete fusion of the MDs
Uterus duplex Incomplete fusion of the MDs
Uterus unicornis Unilateral aplasia of a MD
Bilateral or unilateral doubling of the
uterine tubes or uterus
Duplication of MDs
Double vagina Failure of MD fusion
Double cervix Failure of MD fusion
Uterus septus Failure of regression of the septum
Vagina with septum Failure of regression of the septum
Absence of uterine tubes, uterus,
cervix and upper vagina
Complete androgen resistance in
males due to Müllerian Inhibiting
Substance
T-shaped uterotubal junction Prenatal exposure to DES
Incompetent aplastic cervix Prenatal exposure to DES
Abnormal uterine lumen Prenatal exposure to DES
Vaginal adenosis Prenatal exposure to DES