Massive ovarian edema is very rare disease and an unusual cause of ovarian enlargement in young women.The cause and pathogenesis of massive ovarian edema still remains unclear.Most cases are thought to result from venous and lymphatic obstruction prob...
Massive ovarian edema is very rare disease and an unusual cause of ovarian enlargement in young women.The cause and pathogenesis of massive ovarian edema still remains unclear.Most cases are thought to result from venous and lymphatic obstruction probably caused by partial torsion of mesovarium.Abdominal pain is the most common symptom and a pelvic mass is appreciated in the majority of cases. Menstrual irregularity, virilization, infertility also occur sometimes.The sonographic finding is non-specific and can mimic neoplasia, and the definite diagnosis requires pathologic examination.The present report represents two patients with massive ovarian edema.