Imaging in gynecological disease: clinical and ultrasound characteristics of adnexal torsion.

CONCLUSION: Most patients with surgically confirmed adnexal torsion are of reproductive age and present with acute or subacute pain. Common ultrasound signs are an enlarged organ, the "whirlpool sign", and "ovarian stromal edema with or without peripherally displaced antral follicles", and free fluid in the pelvis. The "follicular ring sign" and absence of Doppler signals are slightly less common signs. Recognizing ultrasound signs of adnexal torsion is important so that correct treatment, i.e. surgery without delay, can be offered. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved. PMID: 31975482 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

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Source: The Ultrasound Review of Obstetrics and Gynecology - January 23, 2020 Category: Radiology Authors: Moro F, Bolomini G, Sibal M, Vijayaraghavan SB, Venkatesh P, Nardelli F, Pasciuto T, Mascilini F, Pozzati F, Leone FPG, Josefsson H, Epstein E, Guerriero S, Scambia G, Valentin L, Testa AC Tags: Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol Source Type: research