Mari Sakuragi1, Aki Kido2, Yuki Himoto3, Yusuke Onishi4, Kaori Togashi5. 1. Department of Diagnostic Imaging, Kobe City Medical Center General Hospital, 2-1-1 Minamimachi, Minatojima, Chuo-ku, Kobe 650-0047, Japan. Electronic address: sa3ku1ra2mari@yahoo.co.jp. 2. Department of Diagnostic Imaging and Nuclear Medicine, Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto University, 54 Kawahara-cho, Shogoin, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto 606-8507, Japan. Electronic address: akikido@kuhp.kyoto-u.ac.jp. 3. Department of Diagnostic Imaging and Nuclear Medicine, Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto University, 54 Kawahara-cho, Shogoin, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto 606-8507, Japan. Electronic address: yhimoto@kuhp.kyoto-u.ac.jp. 4. Department of Radiology, Wakayama Red Cross Hospital, 4-20 Komatsubaradori, Wakayama, 640-8858, Japan. Electronic address: no-pain.024-47.84@hotmail.co.jp. 5. Department of Diagnostic Imaging and Nuclear Medicine, Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto University, 54 Kawahara-cho, Shogoin, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto 606-8507, Japan. Electronic address: ktogashi@kuhp.kyoto-u.ac.jp.
Abstract
PURPOSE: To investigate specific MRI findings for the prompt diagnosis of tubal torsion by reviewing 12 cases. METHODS: The MRI findings presenting surgically and pathologically proven isolated tubal torsion were evaluated. RESULTS: Key specific findings, including whirlpool sign and plicae tubaliae, were frequently associated with the diseases and were grouped for three types. CONCLUSION: Knowledge of specific MRI findings and the types of tubal torsion may lead to a correct and prompt diagnosis, resulting in preservation of fertility.
PURPOSE: To investigate specific MRI findings for the prompt diagnosis of tubal torsion by reviewing 12 cases. METHODS: The MRI findings presenting surgically and pathologically proven isolated tubal torsion were evaluated. RESULTS: Key specific findings, including whirlpool sign and plicae tubaliae, were frequently associated with the diseases and were grouped for three types. CONCLUSION: Knowledge of specific MRI findings and the types of tubal torsion may lead to a correct and prompt diagnosis, resulting in preservation of fertility.