Ovarian pregnancy in polycystic ovary syndrome: a case report.
A case is reported of ectopic pregnancy occurring within an ovary with the morphologic appearance of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). The hyperandrogenism and elevated LH/FSH ratio characteristic of PCOS were noted 2 months after removal of the ovarian gestation. The thickened ovarian cortex of the PCOS ovary and a defect in oocyte-cumulus complex detachment within the follicle are suggested as possible factors contributing to intraovarian fertilization in PCOS.
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Santa Clara Valley Medical Center, San Jose, California.
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D000328:Adult; D006063:Chorionic Gonadotropin / Q000032:analysis; D005260:Female; D005640:Follicle Stimulating Hormone / Q000032:analysis; D006801:Humans; D007986:Luteinizing Hormone / Q000032:analysis; D010053:Ovary / Q000601:surgery; D011085:Polycystic Ovary Syndrome / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis; D011247:Pregnancy; D011271:Pregnancy, Ectopic / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*
D006063:Chorionic Gonadotropin; D007986:Luteinizing Hormone; D005640:Follicle Stimulating Hormone