Ectopic ovary

Last revised by Mostafa Elfeky on 17 Nov 2022

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 etiological 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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