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The management of an ectopic ovary in the inguinal canal: literature review and discussion

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We report the case of a female adolescent who had an ectopic ovary in the inguinal canal without an associated hernia, a unicornuate uterus, and ipsilateral renal agenesis. The incidental discovery of the ectopic ovary and other Mullerian anomalies, as well as the surgical correction that followed, highlights important fertility considerations in children and available treatment algorithms for these rare cases.

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  1. Division of Pediatric Surgery, Texas Children’s Hospital, Baylor College of Medicine, 6701 Fannin, Suite 1210, Houston, TX, 77030, USA

    James B. Webb, Sara C. Fallon, Monica E. Lopez & Mary L. Brandt

  2. Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Texas Children’s Hospital, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, USA

    Hillary B. Boswell & Jennifer E. Dietrich

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Webb, J.B., Fallon, S.C., Lopez, M.E. et al. The management of an ectopic ovary in the inguinal canal: literature review and discussion. Pediatr Surg Int 30, 1075–1078 (2014). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00383-014-3582-y

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