Massive edema of the ovary is a rare condition found in young women as
a result of partial or intermittent torsion of the ovary. Differentia
tion of this entity from tumors of the ovary is important to prevent o
vertreatment. Organ-preserving surgical treatment is indicated as the
correct approach to management. We present a case of massive edema of
the ovary associated with post partum involution of the female genital
tract and discuss the clinical features in the light of the known lit
erature.