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Torted ovarian cyst with lethal bleeding diathesis in an infant
1Department of Paediatric Surgery, Christian Medical College and Hospital, Vellore, 632 004, India.
Pediatric Surgery International
|March 18, 1999
Summary
Torsion of an ovarian cyst in an infant can trigger acute consumptive coagulopathy, a rare but fatal condition. Prompt surgical removal of ovarian cysts is crucial in pediatric patients to prevent this severe complication.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Surgery
- Hematology
- Gynecology
Background:
- Consumptive coagulopathy (CC) is a known complication of ischemic tissue.
- Ovarian torsion is a surgical emergency in pediatrics.
- The literature lacks reports on ovarian torsion causing coagulopathy in infants.
Observation:
- A 9-month-old infant presented with ovarian torsion.
- The infant developed acute consumptive coagulopathy (CC).
- The outcome was lethal.
Findings:
- This case highlights a torted ovarian cyst as a trigger for consumptive coagulopathy (CC) in an infant.
- This specific cause of coagulopathy has not been previously reported in pediatric literature.
Implications:
- Torted ovarian cysts in infants pose a risk of developing life-threatening consumptive coagulopathy (CC).
- Early surgical intervention for ovarian torsion in infants is critical.
- This underscores the importance of prompt diagnosis and management of ovarian pathology in pediatric patients to prevent severe hemostatic complications.