Streak ovaries

Streak ovaries are a form of ovarian dysgenesis and are associated with Turner syndrome. Occasionally they may be functional and secondary sexual characteristics may develop.

Pathology

Streak ovaries are seen when there is abnormality or absence of the X chromosome.

Associations

• Turner syndrome

Radiographic features

Ultrasound

• "streak" of fibrous tissue seen in the expected location of the ovaries
• may contain no or very few ovarian follicles