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Uterine adnexal torsion: a case report
P J Stanish1, K S Clark, G T Chua
1Department of Surgery, Methodist Hospital of Indiana, Indianapolis.
Indiana Medicine : the Journal of the Indiana State Medical Association
|February 1, 1991
Summary
Uterine adnexal torsion is a surgical emergency requiring swift diagnosis and treatment. Ultrasound findings of an enlarged ovary with specific sonolucent structures, alongside clinical signs, confirm the need for surgical intervention.
Area of Science:
- Reproductive Medicine
- Surgical Gynecology
- Diagnostic Imaging
Background:
- Uterine adnexal torsion is a gynecologic emergency.
- Delayed diagnosis can lead to loss of the ovary.
- Prompt surgical intervention is crucial.