Difference between revisions of "Ovarian infarct"

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Revision as of 21:53, 9 December 2014

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][2]

Microscopic

Features:

Images

See also

References

  1. 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.
  2. Tan, KH.; Chen, KC.; Wang, TL.; Chong, CF.; Chen, CC. (Nov 2010). "Ovarian cystic teratoma torsion in pregnancy.". Emerg Med J 27 (11): 879-80. doi:10.1136/emj.2008.063883. PMID 20810465.