Reviewer ’s report  
 
Title: Late presentation, MR imaging features and surgical treatment of Herlyn -Werner -
Wunderlich Syndrome (classification 2.2); a case report  
 
Version: 0 Date: 03 Aug 2018  
 
Reviewer: Margaret Cruickshank  
 
Reviewer's report:  
 
This case repor ts relates to a rare congenital abnormality and its variants.  It is always useful to 
clinicians when faced with such cases to be able to access case reports to aid with the 
investigation and management and support decision making.  
MRI imaging is also sup plied.  
The case report would be aided with further discussion on long term reproductive health and 
function and any other support needed by the patient especially as the management appeared to 
be straight forward.  It might also be interesting to trainee to understand difference to MRKH 
syndrome.  
Are the methods appropriate and well described?  
If not, please specify what is required in your comments to the authors.  
 
No 
 
Does the work include the necessary controls?  
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Unable to assess  
 
Are the conclusions drawn adequately supported by the data shown?  
If not, please explain in your comments to the authors.  
 
No 
 
Are you able to assess any statistics in the manuscript or would  you recommend an  
additional statistical review?  
If an additional statistical review is recommended, please specify what aspects require further  
assessment in your comments to the editors.  
 
Not relevant to this manuscript  
 
  
Quality of written English  
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Acceptable  
 
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