Fact-sheet: Ovarian hernia
Updated on 10/06/2017 at 4:22 PM
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Definition
Inguinal hernia containing the ovary in girls
Clinical features
Unilateral, mobile, relatively firm pubic or labial mass Usually non-reducible
Radiography
Not indicated
Ultrasound
Inguinal hernia containing a well-defined, ovoid, vascularized tissue structure with peripheral follicles: ovary Torsion is exceptional: should be suspected in the presence of ovarian enlargement, twisting of the pedicle within the canal, or absent Doppler signal If in doubt, consider contrast-enhanced ultrasound
CT
Not indicated
MRI
Not indicated
Management
Attempted manual reduction (usually not feasible)
Semi-urgent surgical management