hydatid of Morgagni
Pronunciation: HY-da-tid of mor-GAH-nee
Small, pedunculated cyst arising from the fimbria of the fallopian tube, often encountered during laparoscopic procedures.
Full Definition
A small, fluid-filled cyst that develops from embryonic remnants (paramesonephric duct) near the fimbrial end of the fallopian tube. These benign structures are commonly encountered during laparoscopic gynecological procedures and appear as small, translucent, pedunculated masses. While typically asymptomatic, they can occasionally cause pelvic pain if they undergo torsion. Hydatids of Morgagni are usually left alone unless they are large or symptomatic, in which case they can be easily excised laparoscopically.
Usage
Usage note: Named after Giovanni Morgagni; capitalize when referring to the eponym.
In Context
- "A small hydatid of Morgagni was noted at the left fimbria but left undisturbed." — diagnostic laparoscopy report
- "The patient's pelvic pain was attributed to torsion of a hydatid of Morgagni." — operative findings