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Citation:
Iqbal S, Elfeky M, Knipe H, Ectopic ovary. Reference article, Radiopaedia.org (Accessed on 30 Jun 2024) https://radiopaedia.org/articles/88457?iframe=true
Ectopic ovaries are a rare ovarian abnormality. Supernumerary ovaries contain normal ovarian tissue in an ectopic location with a ligamentous attachment 1.
Epidemiology
A few of the aetiological explanations of ectopic ovary include embryologic origin, post-inflammatory implantation of ovarian tissue and post-surgery.
Clinical presentation
Clinically ectopic ovaries are associated with bifid uterine tubes, bicornuate uterus, renal agenesis, and/or accessory adrenal glands 1-3.
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1. Fujimoto T, Tanaka K, Yamada K, Shimahata K. Incidental Finding of an Accessory Ovary at Laparoscopic Surgery. (2019) Gynecology and minimally invasive therapy. 8 (4): 176-178. doi:10.4103/GMIT.GMIT_92_18 - Pubmed
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2. Vendeland L, Vendeland SL, Vendeland. Incidental finding of an accessory ovary in a 16-year-old at laparoscopy. A case report. (2000) The Journal of reproductive medicine. doi: - Pubmed
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3. Fei NS, Fei LTWH, Fei TY, Fei CV, Fei. Torsion of a tumor within an accessory ovary. (2011) Obstetrics and gynecology. doi:10.1097/AOG.0b013e3182008fac - Pubmed
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