title: Uterine adnexal torsion with subsequent contralateral recurrence.
abstract: Uterine adnexal torsion and infarction is described in a 12-year-old girl who, six weeks later, suffered a contralateral recurrence, rendering her sterile. This is on the second known and reported case of this unusual sequence of events. The question of performing a prophylactic oophoropexy is addressed. A high index of suspicion and early diagnosis are mandatory in this condition to preserve reproductive function.
mesh_terms: D000291:Adnexal Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology*; D002369:Castration; D002648:Child; D004967:Estrogens / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007247:Infertility, Female / Q000517:prevention & control; D012008:Recurrence; D014102:Torsion Abnormality
chemical_list: D004967:Estrogens