Torsion of the pregnant uterus with a change in placental localization on ultrasound; a case report.
An unexpected uterine torsion at term was found during Caesarean section. In retrospect, a changing placental localization on ultrasound from the left to the right side was recorded just before the operation. This may be a useful sign to diagnose uterine torsion earlier.
Kremer
J A
JA
Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University Hospital Nijmegen, The Netherlands.
van Dongen
P W
PW
D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D010920:Placenta / Q000473:pathology; D010923:Placenta Previa / Q000175:diagnosis*; D011247:Pregnancy; D011248:Pregnancy Complications / Q000175:diagnosis*; D014102:Torsion Abnormality; D014463:Ultrasonography; D014591:Uterine Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis*