Korean J Obstet Gynecol.
2006 May;49(5):1154-1157.
Torsion of the Isolated Fallopian Tube in an Adolescence: A Case Report
- Affiliations
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- 1Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, College of Medicine, Seoul National University, Seoul, Korea.
- 2Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Seoul National University Boramae Hospital, Korea. ljhw@snu.ac.kr
Abstract
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Torsion of the fallopian tube is an uncommon cause for acute low abdominal pain in female that is difficult to diagnose. Because it has no pathognomonic clinical symptoms or laboratory findings, a high index of suspicion is important when there is history of pelvic pathologic conditions or surgery. The early diagnosis and surgical treatment of the disease are mandatory to preserve oviduct.