Ovarian infarct

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Ovarian infarct, also infarction of the ovary, is an uncommon pathology of the ovary. It may be seen in isolation or in association of benign (e.g. endometriosis) and malignant tumours.

General

Not common.
May arise in the context of ovarian torsion.^[1]

Microscopic

Features:

Necrosis.

Images

Ovarian infarct - low mag.
Ovarian infart - intermed. mag.
Ovarian infart - intermed. mag.
Ovarian infarct - low mag.
Ovarian infart - intermed. mag.

See also

Ovary.

↑ Hiei, K.; Takagi, H.; Matsunami, K.; Imai, A. (2010). "Ovarian torsion; early diagnosis by MRI to prevent irreversible damage.". Clin Exp Obstet Gynecol 37 (3): 233-4. PMID 21077534.

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