title: Torsion of para-ovarian cyst: a cause of acute abdomen.
abstract: Torsion of uterine adnexa is an important cause of acute abdominal pain. Torsion of ovarian masses is quite common and isolated torsion of fallopian tube has also been reported in literature. However, torsion of para ovarian cyst is a very rare. We report a rare case of twisted para ovarian cyst resulting in secondary torsion of the fallopian tube. Torsion of fallopian tube and para ovarian cyst are usually seen in the reproductive age group. Physicians need to maintain a high index of suspicion for this uncommon and often difficult to diagnose cause of abdominal pain.
authors.affiliation: Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Lady Hardinge Medical College, 814, Asia House, Kasturba Gandhi Marg, New Delhi 110001, India. purimanju@rediffmail.com
authors.forename: Manju
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Puri
authors.forename: Kanika
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Jain
authors.forename: Rinku
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Negi
mesh_terms: D000006:Abdomen, Acute / Q000209:etiology*; D000290:Adnexa Uteri / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D000328:Adult; D005184:Fallopian Tube Diseases / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007044:Hysterectomy; D010048:Ovarian Cysts / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery; D010808:Physical Examination / Q000379:methods; D014102:Torsion Abnormality / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery; D014463:Ultrasonography