Torsion of the fallopian tube during pregnancy.
We describe 3 cases of torsion of the Fallopian tube during pregnancy, caused by sactosalpinx, a cyst of the mesosalpinx, and an ovarian cyst. Other causes of torsion of the Fallopian tube are discussed. The difficulty of diagnosing this condition during pregnancy is emphasized.
D000328:Adult; D003560:Cysts / Q000150:complications; D005184:Fallopian Tube Diseases / Q000150:complications / Q000209:etiology*; D005187:Fallopian Tubes / Q000473:pathology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D010048:Ovarian Cysts / Q000150:complications; D011247:Pregnancy; D011248:Pregnancy Complications / Q000209:etiology*; D014102:Torsion Abnormality; D014591:Uterine Diseases / Q000150:complications