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Uterine Torsion: A Rare Condition in a Nullipara Woman
Ruhida Razzak1, Shila Shelke1, Poonam V Shivkumar1
1Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences, Wardha, IND.
Abstract:
Uterine torsion, an infrequent entity, is defined as the rotation of the uterus greater than 45° around the longitudinal axis of the uterus. It is usually found in a gravid uterus being extremely uncommon in nulliparas. Here, we are presenting a case of a 22-year-old woman who presented with complaints of constant, dull aching pain in the abdomen with a palpable huge mass. An emergency laparotomy was done revealing a large 12 x 10 x 8 cm large subserosal fibroid and the uterus rotated on its own axis to about 180 degrees with bilaterally enlarged cystic ovaries. Derotation and subsequent myomectomy were done. The weight of the subserosal fibroid caused the uterus to rotate on its own axis. As it is a rare entity, a high level of suspicion and timely surgical intervention is the need of the hour to prevent further morbidity and mortality.
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