Unilateral ovarian absence

Tzitzimikas, S.; Fragkos, Marios; Karavida, A.; Mettler, Liselotte

doi:10.1007/s10397-012-0773-1

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“…After seminal sources suggested that the FT is a source of ovarian and peritoneal tumors, many researchers discovered a stem cell-like enrichment of the fimbriae and suggested that the fimbriae have a different developmental origin from the rest of the tube (9) . This was also previously described, in cases of isolated ovarian agenesis without the accompanying fimbriae but with an otherwise normal FT (17,18) . In the present study, we were able to demonstrate increased vascularization in the distal segments of FT.…”

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Proportional vascularization along the fallopian tubes and ovarian fimbria: assessment by confocal microtomography

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Abstract Objective: To evaluate and reconstruct three-dimensional images of vascularization along the fallopian tube (FT), as well as to determine its relationship with the ovary and ovarian fimbria, and to quantify the blood vessels along the FT according to its anatomical segments, using confocal microtomography (micro-CT). Materials and Methods: Nine specimens (six FTs and three FTs with ovaries) were fixed in a solution of 10% formalin for > 24 h at room temperature. Iodine staining was performed by soaking the specimens in 10% Lugol’s solution for 24 h. All specimens were evaluated using micro-CT. A morphometric analysis was performed on the reconstructed images to quantify the vascular distribution along the FT. Results: In the FTs evaluated, the density of blood vessels was significantly greater in the fimbrial segments than in the isthmic segments (p < 0.05). The ovarian fimbria was clearly identified, demonstrating the important relationship between these vessels and the FT fimbriae. Conclusion: We believe that the vascularization in the fimbriae is greater than and disproportional that in the other segments of FT, and that the ovarian fimbria plays an important role in the development of that difference.

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Proportional vascularization along the fallopian tubes and ovarian fimbria: assessment by confocal microtomography

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“…2 , 3 Sometimes, it is difficult to determine the exact cause in any individual patient but three possible mechanism of etiology has been reported in the literatures. 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 , 5 , 6 , 7 , 8 , 9 , 10 , 11 , 12 , 13 In no particular order, first is the mechanical hypothesis; this assumes an asymptomatic torsion of one or both adnexa (or either of tube or ovary) during intrauterine development of the fetus, childhood, or adult life. This is believed to result in ischemic necrosis and auto‐amputation of the affected organ.…”

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“…From our literature search (Table 1 ), 14 of the 22 patients reported, just like our patient had their abnormality on the left side. 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 , 5 , 6 , 8 , 9 , 10 , 11 , 12 The reason for this preponderance is not immediately clear but calls for further research.…”

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“…[2][3][4][5] We here report an incidental laparoscopic finding of unilateral absence of the left fallopian tube and ovary in a patient undergoing surgical treatment of ectopic pregnancy. A literature review [1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12] and possible aetiopathogenesis are discussed.…”

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“… 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 , 5 The exact mechanism of occurrence is difficult to determine but many researchers attribute this to one of two possibilities; a congenital absence of the paramesonephric ducts or unilateral torsion and/or vascular accident with necrosis and auto‐amputation of the adnexa during intrauterine life, childhood, or in adult life. 2 , 3 , 4 , 5 We here report an incidental laparoscopic finding of unilateral absence of the left fallopian tube and ovary in a patient undergoing surgical treatment of ectopic pregnancy. A literature review 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 , 5 , 6 , 7 , 8 , 9 , 10 , 11 , 12 and possible aetiopathogenesis are discussed.…”

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The Overview of Anatomical Variations and Congenital Anomalies of the Uterine Tubes and Their Impact on Fertility

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Anatomical variations and congenital anomalies of the uterine tubes (UTAVsCAs) are rare conditions, which are often undiagnosed, or accidentally diagnosed upon imaging, laparotomy, laparoscopy for unrelated condition, or during the Cesarean section. UTAVsCAs are often asymptomatic, but their clinical relevance lies in their possibly adverse impact on fertility. Since their rare occurrence, they are usually published as case reports. The most typically described are: agenesis of the uterine tubes (UTs), accessory UT (UT duplication), accessory UT ostium, and paratubal cysts (e.g. the hydatid cyst of Morgagni). UTAVsCAs are classified into an umbrella category of Müllerian duct anomalies (MDAs) which comprises anomalous development of all the organs developing from the paramesonephric (Müllerian) ducts, i.e., UTs, uterus and upper portion of the vagina. Interestingly, most of the classification systems of MDAs discuss solely the uterine and vaginal anomalies, while the UTs are often utterly ignored. This probably originates from the fact that UTs are no longer interesting for many clinicians as they think of UTs as superfluous organs whose function can be easily replaced in the in vitro fertilization (IVF) laboratory. Indeed, the modern reproductive medicine has been helping enormously with the conception of infertile couples. In many instances, the UTs are in fact successfully bypassed and a “test-tube” baby is born. Nevertheless, the UTs are still absolutely unique in providing suitable environment for fertilization and early embryo development - processes that hasn´t been still completely understood. This fact could partially explain why the success rate of IVF is “only” around 30-50 % depending on age. Therefore, the research of the UTAVsCAs is still clinically relevant in the context of reproductive medicine and should not be omitted from research endeavors.

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Unilateral ovarian absence

Cited by 5 publications

References 12 publications

Proportional vascularization along the fallopian tubes and ovarian fimbria: assessment by confocal microtomography

Proportional vascularization along the fallopian tubes and ovarian fimbria: assessment by confocal microtomography

Unexplained left Mullerian agenesis with agenesis of left kidney: A case report

The Overview of Anatomical Variations and Congenital Anomalies of the Uterine Tubes and Their Impact on Fertility

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