Ovarian infarct

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:

Necrosis.

Images

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

References

↑ 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.
↑ 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.

[pmid21077534-1] 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.

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Ovarian infarct

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