Ultrasound manifestations of lobulated ovaries: Case report.

Rationale:Ultrasound features of lobulated ovaries are rarely described in the literature. Here, we report a case of pathologically proven lobulated ovaries.Patient concerns:A 22-year-old female with irregular menstrual cycles for 9 years came to our hospital because of endless menstruation and anemia for 1 month.Diagnoses:Ultrasound and computed tomography revealed pelvic masses. But diagnosing or excluding neoplasms based on imaging findings was difficult.Interventions:The patient underwent an exploratory laparotomy. Some nodules in the right adnexal region were removed, and a left ovarian biopsy was performed.Outcomes:Pathology results revealed nodular ovarian tissue with cortical fibrosis, but no tumor cells.Lessons:Our case demonstrates ultrasound manifestations of lobulated ovaries and the importance of being acquainted with these features.