| Literature DB >> 33312872 |
Annabelle Sabu Vadukkut1, Abhishek Mangeshikar1, Sonam Jadhav1, Sushil Kumar1.
Abstract
Isolated torsion of the fallopian tube without an ovarian abnormality is an uncommon clinical finding even rarer before menarche and postmenopause, with an incidence of approximately 1 in 1.5 million women. Left fallopian tube torsion is infrequent as compared to right. Here, we report a rare case of a prepubertal girl who presented with acute left abdominal pain. Ultrasound suggested normal ovaries, and a significant left hydrosalpinx and color-Doppler was done, which confirmed signs of left-sided fallopian tube torsion. On laparoscopy, her left fallopian tube was twisted around its axis five times with the signs of necrosis, a laparoscopic salpingectomy was performed. Laparoscopy is the gold standard for the diagnosis and management of this condition. A high index of suspicion is necessary to make an early diagnosis allowing conservative surgical management and hence fertility preservation. Copyright:Entities:
Keywords: Acute abdominal pain; isolated left fallopian tube torsion; laparoscopic salpingectomy; premarcheal pelvic pain
Year: 2020 PMID: 33312872 PMCID: PMC7713650 DOI: 10.4103/GMIT.GMIT_90_18
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Gynecol Minim Invasive Ther ISSN: 2213-3070