Difference between revisions of "Ovarian torsion"
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*Excision ''or'' may be left in situ.<ref name=pmid24074673>{{Cite journal | last1 = Geimanaite | first1 = L. | last2 = Trainavicius | first2 = K. | title = Ovarian torsion in children: management and outcomes. | journal = J Pediatr Surg | volume = 48 | issue = 9 | pages = 1946-53 | month = Sep | year = 2013 | doi = 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2013.04.026 | PMID = 24074673 }}</ref> | |||
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Revision as of 16:10, 9 September 2015
Ovarian torsion is a clinical diagnosis and gynecologic emergency.
General
- May be presentation of an ovarian tumour.[1]
Risk factors:[2]
- Pregnancy (odds ratio 18:1).
- Ovarian cysts.
Typical clinical features - uncomplicated:[3]
- Acute abdominal pain.
- +/-Fever.
Treatment:
- Excision or may be left in situ.[4]
Gross
- Black/blue ovary.[3]
Microscopic
Features:
- Necrosis of ovarian parenchyma.
- Lack of significant nuclear atypia.
Note:
- Microscopy is nonspecific.
DDx:
- Ovarian tumour - as underlying cause for torsion.
- Vasculitis.
- Thromboembolism.
See also
References
- ↑ Ates, S.; Sevket, O.; Sudolmus, S.; Sonmez, FC.; Dansuk, R. (2015). "Granulosa cell tumor presenting with ovarian torsion and de novo borderline mucinous ovarian tumor in the contralateral ovary.". Eur J Gynaecol Oncol 36 (3): 354-5. PMID 26189271.
- ↑ Asfour, V.; Varma, R.; Menon, P. (Aug 2015). "Clinical risk factors for ovarian torsion.". J Obstet Gynaecol: 1-5. doi:10.3109/01443615.2015.1004524. PMID 26212687.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Ashwal, E.; Hiersch, L.; Krissi, H.; Eitan, R.; Less, S.; Wiznitzer, A.; Peled, Y. (Sep 2015). "Characteristics and Management of Ovarian Torsion in Premenarchal Compared With Postmenarchal Patients.". Obstet Gynecol 126 (3): 514-20. doi:10.1097/AOG.0000000000000995. PMID 26244532.
- ↑ Geimanaite, L.; Trainavicius, K. (Sep 2013). "Ovarian torsion in children: management and outcomes.". J Pediatr Surg 48 (9): 1946-53. doi:10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2013.04.026. PMID 24074673.