Unusual location of an ovary: ultrasonographic features and surgical correlation

J Belge Radiol. 1998 Dec;81(6):288.

Abstract

We present a case of ectopic ovary in a 5-month-old baby presenting a firm nodule in the left labia majora. Ultrasonography was performed and revealed an ectopic ovary. The ectopic ovary was surgically returned in adnexial location. We describe the typical findings of this entity.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Choristoma / diagnostic imaging*
  • Choristoma / surgery
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Inguinal Canal / diagnostic imaging
  • Inguinal Canal / surgery
  • Ovary* / diagnostic imaging
  • Ovary* / surgery
  • Replantation
  • Ultrasonography
  • Vulvar Diseases / diagnostic imaging*
  • Vulvar Diseases / surgery