Autoamputated adnexa presents as a peritoneal loose body.
We report a case of unilateral adnexal absence with a peritoneal loose body. Laparoscopic findings and medical history suggested that she had adnexal torsion in her childhood followed by its calcification and autoamputation.
Koga
Kaori
K
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan.
Hiroi
Hisahiko
H
Osuga
Yutaka
Y
Nagai
Miwako
M
Yano
Tetsu
T
Taketani
Yuji
Y
D000290:Adnexa Uteri / Q000473:pathology*; D000291:Adnexal Diseases / Q000150:complications / Q000473:pathology*; D000328:Adult; D005184:Fallopian Tube Diseases / Q000150:complications / Q000473:pathology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007047:Hysterosalpingography; D007247:Infertility, Female / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology*; D010535:Laparoscopy; D010529:Peritoneal Cavity / Q000473:pathology; D010532:Peritoneal Diseases / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology*; D054159:Torsion, Mechanical