Ovarian torsion
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Ovarian torsion is a clinical diagnosis and gynecologic emergency.
General
Typical clinical features - uncomplicated:[1]
- Abdominal pain.
- +/-Fever.
Gross
- Black/blue ovary.[1]
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
- ↑ Jump up to: 1.0 1.1 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.