Absence of unilateral adnexa associated with asymptomatic adnexal torsion and autoamputation

Abstract

We present the case of a patient who had a pelvic mobile mass and unilateral absence of unilateral ovary and ipsilateral partial fallopian tube, which may be associated with asymptomatic adnexal torsion. She had had no previous abdominal operations and no history of acute abdominal pain, nausea or vomiting. There are two possible reasons for unilateral absence of adnexa: one is adnexal torsion and the other is congenital malformation. © Springer-Verlag 2005.