Benbara A, Tigaizin A, Carbillon L. Accessory ovary in the utero-ovarian ligament: an incidental finding.
Arch Gynecol Obstet 2011;
283 Suppl 1:123-5. [PMID:
21424549 DOI:
10.1007/s00404-011-1876-z]
[Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/30/2010] [Accepted: 03/07/2011] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
Abstract
BACKGROUND
So far, only 21 descriptions of accessory ovary have been reported since 1959. However, the true incidence of this condition is probably underestimated because the pathologic forms (ovarian tumors and endometriosis) are probably more often diagnosed and reported.
CASE
We report the incident discovery of one right accessory ovary during a laparoscopic tubal sterilization. This accessory ovary was asymptomatic and structurally normal. It was connected serial to the right utero-ovarian ligament and left in situ. There was no other anomaly.
CONCLUSION
Gynaecologic surgeons must be aware of this possibility when removal of the whole ovarian tissue is needed.
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