Unilateral absence of distal tube and ovary with migratory calcified intraperitoneal mass.
A case of unilateral absence of a distal portion of Fallopian tube and ovary in association with a migratory calcified intraperitoneal mass is described. A review of the literature concerning this rare occurrence is summarized, and a discussion of the etiology of such an entity is presented. The surgical technique for removal of such a pelvic lesion through a posterior colpotomy incision and use of the laparoscope is also described.
D000328:Adult; D002114:Calcinosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology; D005184:Fallopian Tube Diseases / Q000150:complications*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D010049:Ovarian Diseases / Q000150:complications*; D010532:Peritoneal Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology; D011859:Radiography; D014102:Torsion Abnormality