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Kameelah Phillips¹, M Elizabeth Fino, Lisa Kump

¹NYU Fertility Center, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, New York University School of Medicine, 660 First Avenue, New York, NY 10016, USA.

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Area of Science:

Gynecology
Reproductive Endocrinology
Surgical Case Reports

Background:

Fallopian tube torsion is an uncommon gynecological emergency.
Diagnosis can be challenging, even with imaging suggesting blood flow to the adnexa.
Risk factors for torsion are not always present.

Observation:

A case of chronic isolated fallopian tube torsion in a multiparous woman with no identifiable risk factors was reported.
The patient presented with chronic right lower quadrant pain.
Laparoscopy was performed for diagnosis and treatment.

Findings:

Surgical intervention involved salpingectomy (removal of the fallopian tube).
The patient's symptoms resolved post-surgery.
Ovarian preservation was achieved, with future fertility outcomes pending.

Implications:

This case highlights the diagnostic difficulties associated with isolated fallopian tube torsion.
Prompt diagnosis and surgical management are essential for maintaining reproductive potential.
Laparoscopy is recommended for suspected adnexal torsion to preserve fertility.