Laparoscopy ıs a defınıtıve dıagnostıc method for auto-amputated ovary ın ınfants

Retrospective study of 8 infants with antenatal ovarian auto-amputation demonstrates that prenatal ultrasound often misses this diagnosis, with definitive identification requiring laparoscopic exploration. Authors recommend laparoscopy for persistent postnatal intra-abdominal cysts and careful monitoring of the remaining ovary due to torsion risk.