title: Torsion of the gravid uterus.
abstract: A case of 90 degrees dextrorotation of the uterus occurring in labour with successful outcome for mother and child is reported. Partial torsion may explain the occurrence of abnormal lie occurring during labour in the absence of detectable uterine pathology.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D002585:Cesarean Section; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007751:Labor, Induced; D007744:Obstetric Labor Complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery; D011247:Pregnancy; D014102:Torsion Abnormality; D014591:Uterine Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery