Torsion of the left fallopian tube without ovarian involvement in a 47-year-old woman: A case report

• Published in: Case reports in women's health Vol. 26; p. e00179
• Main Authors: Ziogas, A.C., Thanasas, I.K., Oikonomou, I.T., Tsiamanta, C.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Netherlands Elsevier B.V 01.04.2020; Elsevier
• Subjects: Hydrosalpinx; Isolated tubal torsion; Left tubal torsion; Isolated tubal torsion; Hydrosalpinx; Left tubal torsion
• ISSN: 2214-9112; 2214-9112
• DOI: 10.1016/j.crwh.2020.e00179

Isolated torsion of the fallopian tube is an unusual finding in a female patient presenting with acute lower abdominal pain. Left tubal torsion is considered to be a particularly rare condition. The patient presented with lower abdominal pain due to torsion of the left hydrosalpinx with no ovarian involvement. The patient underwent laparotomy and a left salpingectomy. The follow-up was uneventful. •Isolated torsion of the fallopian tube is a rare cause of abdominal pain in women.•Isolated torsion of the fallopian tube occurs more often on the right side.•Laparoscopy is the gold standard for evaluating adnexal torsion.•Laparoscopic adnexal detorsion is the treatment of choice.•Torsion of the fallopian tube without ovarian involvement is a tricky diagnosis.