First report of MRI findings in a case of an autoamputated wandering calcified ovary

Parag Suresh Mahajan, Nazeer Ahamad, Sheik Akbar Hussain Department of Radiology, Al-Khor Hospital, Hamad Medical Corporation, Doha, Qatar Abstract: An autoamputated wandering calcified ovary (AWCO) is an extremely rare cause of abdominal calcification in the pediatric population. We present the m...

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Main Authors: Mahajan PS, Ahamad N, Hussain SA
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Dove Medical Press 2014-03-01
Series:International Medical Case Reports Journal
Online Access:http://www.dovepress.com/first-report-of-mri-findings-in-a-case-of-an-autoamputated-wandering-c-a16125
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spelling doaj-0138b07739a74b44be357d99c11cff4a2020-11-24T23:26:34ZengDove Medical PressInternational Medical Case Reports Journal1179-142X2014-03-012014default495216125First report of MRI findings in a case of an autoamputated wandering calcified ovaryMahajan PSAhamad NHussain SA Parag Suresh Mahajan, Nazeer Ahamad, Sheik Akbar Hussain Department of Radiology, Al-Khor Hospital, Hamad Medical Corporation, Doha, Qatar Abstract: An autoamputated wandering calcified ovary (AWCO) is an extremely rare cause of abdominal calcification in the pediatric population. We present the magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) features of AWCO in a child. To our knowledge, the MRI features of AWCO have not been previously described in the published literature. Our case report indicates that the MRI findings are characteristic in the diagnosis of an AWCO and can completely obviate the need for invasive procedures in this mostly benign disease. An AWCO should be considered in all cases of mobile calcific opacities on radiographs in female patients. We advise that MRI be conducted in all suspected cases of AWCO for accurate and noninvasive diagnosis, and regular follow-up should be performed with ultrasound. The findings in our case report have the potential to change the course of investigations and management in suspected cases. Keywords: magnetic resonance imaging, ovary, adnexa, autoamputation, wandering calcificationhttp://www.dovepress.com/first-report-of-mri-findings-in-a-case-of-an-autoamputated-wandering-c-a16125
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First report of MRI findings in a case of an autoamputated wandering calcified ovary
International Medical Case Reports Journal
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title First report of MRI findings in a case of an autoamputated wandering calcified ovary
title_short First report of MRI findings in a case of an autoamputated wandering calcified ovary
title_full First report of MRI findings in a case of an autoamputated wandering calcified ovary
title_fullStr First report of MRI findings in a case of an autoamputated wandering calcified ovary
title_full_unstemmed First report of MRI findings in a case of an autoamputated wandering calcified ovary
title_sort first report of mri findings in a case of an autoamputated wandering calcified ovary
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series International Medical Case Reports Journal
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publishDate 2014-03-01
description Parag Suresh Mahajan, Nazeer Ahamad, Sheik Akbar Hussain Department of Radiology, Al-Khor Hospital, Hamad Medical Corporation, Doha, Qatar Abstract: An autoamputated wandering calcified ovary (AWCO) is an extremely rare cause of abdominal calcification in the pediatric population. We present the magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) features of AWCO in a child. To our knowledge, the MRI features of AWCO have not been previously described in the published literature. Our case report indicates that the MRI findings are characteristic in the diagnosis of an AWCO and can completely obviate the need for invasive procedures in this mostly benign disease. An AWCO should be considered in all cases of mobile calcific opacities on radiographs in female patients. We advise that MRI be conducted in all suspected cases of AWCO for accurate and noninvasive diagnosis, and regular follow-up should be performed with ultrasound. The findings in our case report have the potential to change the course of investigations and management in suspected cases. Keywords: magnetic resonance imaging, ovary, adnexa, autoamputation, wandering calcification
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