Unexplained absence of an ovary and uterine tube.
A case is reported of an incidental laparotomy finding of absence of left ovary and ipsilateral distal Fallopian tube. This is the fourth case to be reported in the English language literature. The three previous cases are reviewed and the probable aetiology discussed.
D000015:Abnormalities, Multiple / Q000209:etiology; D000328:Adult; D005187:Fallopian Tubes / Q000002:abnormalities*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D010053:Ovary / Q000002:abnormalities*