Torsion of Normal Adnexa in the Third Trimester of Pregnancy Mimicking Acute Appendicitis

Torsion of Normal Adnexa in the Third Trimester of Pregnancy Mimicking Acute Appendicitis

Maternal ovarian torsion in pregnancy is very rare. Non-specific symptoms, signs, and imaging findings make the diagnosis difficult. A delay in diagnosis can lead to irreversible damage to adnexa and fetal compromise. Difficulties encountered in the diagnosis and management of adnexal torsion in the...

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Main Authors: Mariam Mathew, Huda Al Ghaithi, Sumaiya Al Shukaili, Girija Shivrudraiah
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: European Medical Journal 2017-08-01
Series:European Medical Journal Reproductive Health
Subjects:
Adnexal torsion
pregnancy
third trimester
salpingo-oophorectomy
Online Access:https://www.emjreviews.com/reproductive-health/article/torsion-of-normal-adnexa-in-the-third-trimester-of-pregnancy-mimicking-acute-appendicitis/

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