Ovarian torsion: sonographic evaluation

The sonographic and clinical findings of 13 patients with surgically proven ovarian torsion are reported. Sonography demonstrated an abnormal pelvic mass in all patients. The appearance was nonspecific, ranging from solid to cystic, but frequently reflected the commonly associated ovarian pathology...

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Published inJournal of clinical ultrasound Vol. 17; no. 5; p. 327
Main Authors Helvie, M A, Silver, T M
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.06.1989
Subjects
Adolescent
Adult
Child
Female
Humans
Middle Aged
Ovarian Diseases - diagnosis
Torsion Abnormality
Ultrasonography
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Summary:The sonographic and clinical findings of 13 patients with surgically proven ovarian torsion are reported. Sonography demonstrated an abnormal pelvic mass in all patients. The appearance was nonspecific, ranging from solid to cystic, but frequently reflected the commonly associated ovarian pathology present in 69% of patients. The mass was large (mean diameter: 8 cm) and frequently midline (8/13). The clinical findings were variable and nonspecific, leading to a correct preoperative differential diagnosis in only 35% of patients. Preoperative sonography reduced the likelihood of unnecessary appendectomy in patients with ovarian torsion.
ISSN:0091-2751
1097-0096
DOI:10.1002/jcu.1870170504