Rotation (complete or partial) of the ovarian vascular pedicle on its long axis; perhaps more accurately referred to as “adnexal torsion” because the fallopian tube is commonly invol...
The most common symptom is pelvic pain (96%). Pain is localized to the involved side (right > left) but may radiate across the lower pelvis.
Associated nausea and vomiting in up to ...
Patients with cystic lesions managed conservatively at the time of torsion diagnosis may require additional surgical intervention if those lesio...
Christopoulos G, Goubet S, Kelly T. Interleukin-6 for the diagnosis of ovarian torsion: a systematic review and meta-analysis. J Obstet Gynaecol. ...
N83.51 Torsion of ovary and ovarian pedicle
Q50.2 Congenital torsion of ovary
N83.53 Torsion of ovary, ovarian pedicle and fallopian tube
N83.52 Torsion of fallopian tube
13595002 Torsion...
Diagnosis of ovarian torsion can be delayed or missed, so a high clinical suspicion (especially in patients at high risk) is paramount.
Risk of torsion is increased during pregnancy, es...
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