Open AccessPediatric ovarian torsion: an uncommon clinical entity
Author(s) -
Rajwani Kapil M.,
Mahomed Anies
Publication year - 2015
Publication title -
clinical case reports
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.21
H-Index - 9
ISSN - 2050-0904
DOI - 10.1002/ccr3.174
Subject(s) - medicine , ovarian torsion , appendicitis , oophorectomy , acute abdomen , laparoscopy , abdominal pain , surgery , abdomen , radiology , hysterectomy
Key Clinical Message Pediatric ovarian torsion is an infrequent diagnosis and it often mimics acute appendicitis. Most cases are due to underlying ovarian pathology and if left untreated, ovarian torsion may eventually cause peritonitis. Emergency exploratory laparoscopy represents a valuable diagnostic and therapeutic tool in suspected ovarian torsion.