Ovarian torsion
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Ovarian torsion is a clinical diagnosis and gynecologic emergency.
General
Risk factors:[1]
- Pregnancy (odds ratio 18:1).
- Ovarian cysts.
Typical clinical features - uncomplicated:[2]
- Acute abdominal pain.
- +/-Fever.
Gross
- Black/blue ovary.[2]
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
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 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.