Title Isolated fallopian tube torsion associated with hydrosalpinx: case report and review of the literature /
Translation of Title Izoliuotas kiaušintakio užsisukimas dėl kiaušintakio vandenės: atvejo aprašymas ir literatūros apžvalga.
Authors Trainavičius, Rokas ; Mongirdas, Matas ; Povilavičius, Jonas ; Trainavičius, Kęstutis
DOI 10.15388/LietChirur.2018.1-2.11742
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Is Part of Lietuvos chirurgija.. Vilnius : Vilniaus universiteto leidykla. 2018, t, 17, Nr. 1-2, p. 62-65.. ISSN 1392-0995. eISSN 1648-9942
Keywords [eng] hydrosalpinx ; isolated fallopian tube torsion ; children ; laparoscopy
Abstract [eng] Background. Isolated fallopian tube torsion due to hydrosalpinx is a rare cause of obdominal pain in adolecent patients. The incidence in reproductive age woman is 1:1 500 000. Only few cases have been reported of isolated fallopian tube torsion caused by hydrosalpinx in pediatric patients. The clinical manifestation is non-specific and usually diagnosis is set during diagnostic laparoscopy. Case report. We present the case of 11 year old virgin girl, presented with acute lower right-sided abdominal pain. No specific symptoms were identified. Ultrasound showed an elongated cystic mass, measuring 80 mm in length and 15 mm width in the pelvic cavity. Hydrosalpinx of the right fallopian tube was suspected. The patient was scheduled for an laparoscopic operation, during which an enlarged and twisted fallopian tube was found. Detorsion ant puncture was performed. Conclusion. Isolated fallopian tube torsion is very rare in adolescent patients and it can be often misdiagnosed. Although uncommon, isolated fallopian tube torsion should be included in every case of abdominal pain differential diagnosis.
Published Vilnius : Vilniaus universiteto leidykla
Type Journal article
Language English
Publication date 2018
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