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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| author | Mariam Mathew Huda Al Ghaithi Sumaiya Al Shukaili Girija Shivrudraiah |
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| description | 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 third trimester of pregnancy are highlighted in this article. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-d3654c0ff5f04701886f7de3b2091f632022-12-21T18:55:15ZengEuropean Medical JournalEuropean Medical Journal Reproductive Health2059-450X2017-08-01315456Torsion of Normal Adnexa in the Third Trimester of Pregnancy Mimicking Acute AppendicitisMariam Mathew0Huda Al Ghaithi1Sumaiya Al Shukaili2Girija Shivrudraiah3Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Sultan Qaboos University Hospital, Muscat, OmanObstetrics & Gynecology Resident, Oman Medical Specialty Board, Muscat, OmanObstetrics & Gynecology Resident, Oman Medical Specialty Board, Muscat, OmanDepartment of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Sultan Qaboos University Hospital, Muscat, OmanMaternal 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 third trimester of pregnancy are highlighted in this article.https://www.emjreviews.com/reproductive-health/article/torsion-of-normal-adnexa-in-the-third-trimester-of-pregnancy-mimicking-acute-appendicitis/Adnexal torsionpregnancythird trimestersalpingo-oophorectomy |
| spellingShingle | Mariam Mathew Huda Al Ghaithi Sumaiya Al Shukaili Girija Shivrudraiah Torsion of Normal Adnexa in the Third Trimester of Pregnancy Mimicking Acute Appendicitis European Medical Journal Reproductive Health Adnexal torsion pregnancy third trimester salpingo-oophorectomy |
| title | Torsion of Normal Adnexa in the Third Trimester of Pregnancy Mimicking Acute Appendicitis |
| title_full | Torsion of Normal Adnexa in the Third Trimester of Pregnancy Mimicking Acute Appendicitis |
| title_fullStr | Torsion of Normal Adnexa in the Third Trimester of Pregnancy Mimicking Acute Appendicitis |
| title_full_unstemmed | Torsion of Normal Adnexa in the Third Trimester of Pregnancy Mimicking Acute Appendicitis |
| title_short | Torsion of Normal Adnexa in the Third Trimester of Pregnancy Mimicking Acute Appendicitis |
| title_sort | torsion of normal adnexa in the third trimester of pregnancy mimicking acute appendicitis |
| topic | Adnexal torsion pregnancy third trimester salpingo-oophorectomy |
| url | https://www.emjreviews.com/reproductive-health/article/torsion-of-normal-adnexa-in-the-third-trimester-of-pregnancy-mimicking-acute-appendicitis/ |
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