1 - Serviço de Radiologia, Hospital de São José, Centro Hospitalar Universitário de Lisboa Central, Lisboa
2 - Serviço de Radiologia, Hospital de Dona Estefânia, Centro Hospitalar Universitário de Lisboa Central, Lisboa
- Publicação sob a forma de “Images in Pediatrics” na Portuguese Journal of Pediatrics
Introduction: Ectopic ovary is a rare gynaecologic abnormality with less than 50 cases reported in the literature since 1959.
Case report: A 14-year-old girl presented to our department for a follow-up ultrasound. During an ultrasound examination, an elongated, well-circumscribed and hypoechogenic structure was depicted on the left flank, presenting with some small cystic images. The left ovary was not depicted on its usual location. A MRI was performed and was consistent with a left ectopic ovary.
Conclusions: The diagnosis of ectopic ovary is difficult since most patients are asymptomatic. The diagnosis can be made by ultrasound, but MRI is the best imaging modality to assess ectopic ovaries, given its excellent soft tissue contrast and its ability to diagnose concurrent uterine and renal anomalies.
Palavras Chave: ectopic, gynaecologic, ovary, pediatrics,