Torsion of Normal Adnexa in the Third Trimester of Pregnancy Mimicking Acute Appendicitis

Maternal ovarian torsion in pregnancy is very rare. Non-specific symptoms, signs, and imaging findings make the diagnosis difficult. A delay in diagnosis can lead to irreversible damage to adnexa and fetal compromise. Difficulties encountered in the diagnosis and management of adnexal torsion in the...

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Main Authors:	Mariam Mathew, Huda Al Ghaithi, Sumaiya Al Shukaili, Girija Shivrudraiah
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	European Medical Journal 2017-08-01
Series:	European Medical Journal Reproductive Health
Subjects:	Adnexal torsion pregnancy third trimester salpingo-oophorectomy
Online Access:	https://www.emjreviews.com/reproductive-health/article/torsion-of-normal-adnexa-in-the-third-trimester-of-pregnancy-mimicking-acute-appendicitis/

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spelling	doaj-d3654c0ff5f04701886f7de3b2091f632020-11-24T23:11:19ZengEuropean Medical JournalEuropean Medical Journal Reproductive Health2059-450X2017-08-01315456Torsion of Normal Adnexa in the Third Trimester of Pregnancy Mimicking Acute AppendicitisMariam Mathew0Huda Al Ghaithi1Sumaiya Al Shukaili2Girija Shivrudraiah3Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Sultan Qaboos University Hospital, Muscat, OmanObstetrics & Gynecology Resident, Oman Medical Specialty Board, Muscat, OmanObstetrics & Gynecology Resident, Oman Medical Specialty Board, Muscat, OmanDepartment of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Sultan Qaboos University Hospital, Muscat, OmanMaternal ovarian torsion in pregnancy is very rare. Non-specific symptoms, signs, and imaging findings make the diagnosis difficult. A delay in diagnosis can lead to irreversible damage to adnexa and fetal compromise. Difficulties encountered in the diagnosis and management of adnexal torsion in the third trimester of pregnancy are highlighted in this article.https://www.emjreviews.com/reproductive-health/article/torsion-of-normal-adnexa-in-the-third-trimester-of-pregnancy-mimicking-acute-appendicitis/Adnexal torsionpregnancythird trimestersalpingo-oophorectomy
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title	Torsion of Normal Adnexa in the Third Trimester of Pregnancy Mimicking Acute Appendicitis
title_short	Torsion of Normal Adnexa in the Third Trimester of Pregnancy Mimicking Acute Appendicitis
title_full	Torsion of Normal Adnexa in the Third Trimester of Pregnancy Mimicking Acute Appendicitis
title_fullStr	Torsion of Normal Adnexa in the Third Trimester of Pregnancy Mimicking Acute Appendicitis
title_full_unstemmed	Torsion of Normal Adnexa in the Third Trimester of Pregnancy Mimicking Acute Appendicitis
title_sort	torsion of normal adnexa in the third trimester of pregnancy mimicking acute appendicitis
publisher	European Medical Journal
series	European Medical Journal Reproductive Health
issn	2059-450X
publishDate	2017-08-01
description	Maternal ovarian torsion in pregnancy is very rare. Non-specific symptoms, signs, and imaging findings make the diagnosis difficult. A delay in diagnosis can lead to irreversible damage to adnexa and fetal compromise. Difficulties encountered in the diagnosis and management of adnexal torsion in the third trimester of pregnancy are highlighted in this article.
topic	Adnexal torsion pregnancy third trimester salpingo-oophorectomy
url	https://www.emjreviews.com/reproductive-health/article/torsion-of-normal-adnexa-in-the-third-trimester-of-pregnancy-mimicking-acute-appendicitis/
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Torsion of Normal Adnexa in the Third Trimester of Pregnancy Mimicking Acute Appendicitis

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