J Korean Radiol Soc.  1999 Apr;40(4):755-757. 10.3348/jkrs.1999.40.4.755.

Isolated Fallopian Tubal To rsion: A Case Report

Affiliations
  • 1Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Chuncheon Medical Center, Korea.
  • 2Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Chuncheon Medical Center, Korea.

Abstract

Isolated torsion of the fallopian tube is a rare disease entity that clinicians should consider in adolescentsand reproductive females with pelvie pain. The disease is clinically significant and should be considered in thedif-ferential diagnosis of both acute and recurrent lower abdominal pain. If not treated in time, it can causetissue gangrene and be fatal. The authors report the ultrasound and CT findings in a case of isolated fallopiantubal torsion.

Keyword

Fallopian tubes, torsion; Fallopian tubes, US

MeSH Terms

Abdominal Pain
Diagnosis
Fallopian Tubes
Female
Gangrene
Humans
Rare Diseases
Ultrasonography
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