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Isolated fallopian tube torsion is a rare surgical emergency in adolescent females presenting with acute abdominal pain. Early diagnosis is crucial to prevent necrosis, infertility, and infection, often requiring surgical confirmation.

Keywords:

adnexal torsion adolescent adnexal torsion adolescent fallopian torsion fallopian torsion

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Emergency Medicine

Background:

Isolated fallopian tube torsion is a rare cause of acute abdominal pain in adolescent females.
It is a surgical emergency due to potential ischemia, necrosis, infertility, and infection.
Diagnosis is challenging due to vague symptoms and non-specific radiographic findings.

Conclusions:

Isolated fallopian tube torsion requires prompt surgical intervention.
Increased awareness and diagnostic vigilance are necessary in adolescent females with acute abdominal pain.
Further research may improve early diagnostic strategies for fallopian tube torsion.