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- Inguinal ovarian hernia, canal of Nuck hernia
Definitions
- Ectopic ovary: Abnormally located ovary
- Inguinal ovarian hernia (95%): Presents as labial mass
- Intraabdominal ectopia: Incidental or iatrogenic
- Nonstandard ovarian location common & usually incidental (due to long ovarian ligaments)
- Nonpelvic location sometimes seen after numerous or complex abdominopelvic surgeries
- Ovarian transposition sometimes performed to preserve fertility prior to radiation therapy
- Retroperitoneal location extremely rare
- Ectopic ovary: Abnormally located ovary
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- Karadeniz Cerit K et al: Inguinal hernia containing uterus, fallopian tube, and ovary in a premature newborn. Case Rep Pediatr. 807309, 2015
- Kollia P et al: True ectopic ovary in the right iliac fossa mimicking acute appendicitis and associated with ipsilateral renal agenesis. J Obstet Gynaecol Res. 40(3):858-61, 2014
- Webb JB et al: The management of an ectopic ovary in the inguinal canal: literature review and discussion. Pediatr Surg Int. 30(10):1075-8, 2014
- Yang DM et al: Ultrasonographic diagnosis of ovary-containing hernias of the canal of Nuck. Ultrasonography. 33(3):178-83, 2014
- Cascini V et al: Irreducible indirect inguinal hernia containing uterus and bilateral adnexa in a premature female infant: report of an exceptional case and review of the literature. J Pediatr Surg. 48(1):e17-9, 2013
- Irtan S et al: Ovarian transposition in prepubescent and adolescent girls with cancer. Lancet Oncol. 14(13):e601-8, 2013
- Demirel F et al: Inguinal ovary as a rare diagnostic sign of Mayer-Rokitansky-Küster-Hauser syndrome. J Pediatr Endocrinol Metab. 25(3-4):383-6, 2012
- Ming YC et al: Inguinal hernia containing uterus and uterine adnexa in female infants: report of two cases. Pediatr Neonatol. 52(2):103-5, 2011
- Uyar I et al: Ectopic ovary confirmed by ovarian stimulation in a case of unicornuate uterus. Fertil Steril. 96(2):e122-4, 2011
- Osifo OD et al: Inguinal hernia in Nigerian female children: beware of ovary and fallopian tube as contents. Hernia. 13(2):149-53, 2009
- Narci A et al: O. Preoperative sonography of nonreducible inguinal masses in girls. J Clin Ultrasound. 36(7):409-12, 2008
- Huang CS et al: The presentation of asymptomatic palpable movable mass in female inguinal hernia. Eur J Pediatr. 162(7-8):493-5, 2003
- George EK et al: Inguinal hernias containing the uterus, fallopian tube, and ovary in premature female infants. J Pediatr. 136(5):696-8, 2000
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KEY FACTS
Terminology
Imaging
Top Differential Diagnoses
Pathology
Clinical Issues
TERMINOLOGY
Synonyms
- Inguinal ovarian hernia, canal of Nuck hernia
Definitions
- Ectopic ovary: Abnormally located ovary
- Inguinal ovarian hernia (95%): Presents as labial mass
- Intraabdominal ectopia: Incidental or iatrogenic
- Nonstandard ovarian location common & usually incidental (due to long ovarian ligaments)
- Nonpelvic location sometimes seen after numerous or complex abdominopelvic surgeries
- Ovarian transposition sometimes performed to preserve fertility prior to radiation therapy
- Retroperitoneal location extremely rare
- Ectopic ovary: Abnormally located ovary
IMAGING
General Features
Ultrasonographic Findings
CT Findings
MR Findings
Imaging Recommendations
DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS
PATHOLOGY
General Features
Gross Pathologic & Surgical Features
CLINICAL ISSUES
Presentation
Natural History & Prognosis
Treatment
DIAGNOSTIC CHECKLIST
Consider
Image Interpretation Pearls
Selected References
- Karadeniz Cerit K et al: Inguinal hernia containing uterus, fallopian tube, and ovary in a premature newborn. Case Rep Pediatr. 807309, 2015
- Kollia P et al: True ectopic ovary in the right iliac fossa mimicking acute appendicitis and associated with ipsilateral renal agenesis. J Obstet Gynaecol Res. 40(3):858-61, 2014
- Webb JB et al: The management of an ectopic ovary in the inguinal canal: literature review and discussion. Pediatr Surg Int. 30(10):1075-8, 2014
- Yang DM et al: Ultrasonographic diagnosis of ovary-containing hernias of the canal of Nuck. Ultrasonography. 33(3):178-83, 2014
- Cascini V et al: Irreducible indirect inguinal hernia containing uterus and bilateral adnexa in a premature female infant: report of an exceptional case and review of the literature. J Pediatr Surg. 48(1):e17-9, 2013
- Irtan S et al: Ovarian transposition in prepubescent and adolescent girls with cancer. Lancet Oncol. 14(13):e601-8, 2013
- Demirel F et al: Inguinal ovary as a rare diagnostic sign of Mayer-Rokitansky-Küster-Hauser syndrome. J Pediatr Endocrinol Metab. 25(3-4):383-6, 2012
- Ming YC et al: Inguinal hernia containing uterus and uterine adnexa in female infants: report of two cases. Pediatr Neonatol. 52(2):103-5, 2011
- Uyar I et al: Ectopic ovary confirmed by ovarian stimulation in a case of unicornuate uterus. Fertil Steril. 96(2):e122-4, 2011
- Osifo OD et al: Inguinal hernia in Nigerian female children: beware of ovary and fallopian tube as contents. Hernia. 13(2):149-53, 2009
- Narci A et al: O. Preoperative sonography of nonreducible inguinal masses in girls. J Clin Ultrasound. 36(7):409-12, 2008
- Huang CS et al: The presentation of asymptomatic palpable movable mass in female inguinal hernia. Eur J Pediatr. 162(7-8):493-5, 2003
- George EK et al: Inguinal hernias containing the uterus, fallopian tube, and ovary in premature female infants. J Pediatr. 136(5):696-8, 2000
