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    • Reproductive medicine
    • Medical imaging
    • Human anatomy

    Background:

    • Ectopic ovaries, where ovarian tissue is found outside its normal anatomical location, are exceptionally rare.
    • Published cases document ectopic ovaries in diverse locations such as the omentum, bladder, mesentery, uterus, colon, labia majora, and kidney.
    • Proposed etiologies include post-surgical or post-inflammatory transplantation, malignant transformation, and aberrant embryonic development.

    Observation:

    • This report presents a unique case of an intrahepatic ectopic ovary.
    • The diagnosis was established through a combination of ultrasonography, computed tomography (CT), and magnetic resonance (MR) imaging.
    • This represents the first documented instance of an ectopic ovary within the liver parenchyma.

    Findings:

    • Detailed imaging findings from ultrasonography, CT, and MR delineate the anatomical characteristics and location of the intrahepatic ectopic ovary.
    • The case highlights the utility of multimodal imaging in identifying rare anatomical variations.
    • Specific imaging features are described to aid in future diagnoses of similar conditions.

    Implications:

    • This finding expands the known spectrum of ectopic ovarian locations.
    • It underscores the importance of considering rare differential diagnoses in cases with atypical presentations.
    • The case provides valuable data for understanding the embryological or pathological mechanisms behind ectopic ovarian tissue.