title: Torsion of a paraovarian myoma in a teenage woman.
abstract: Myomas are uncommon in adolescence and very rarely occur outside the uterus. Torsion of a paraovarian myoma in an 18-year-old woman was managed laparoscopically. Awareness of the condition and high index of suspicion are keys to early diagnosis and prompt intervention.
authors.affiliation: Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Prince of Wales Hospital, Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong.
authors.forename: S C
authors.initials: SC
authors.lastname: Chan
authors.forename: P M
authors.initials: PM
authors.lastname: Yuen
mesh_terms: D000291:Adnexal Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D000293:Adolescent; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007889:Leiomyoma / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D010051:Ovarian Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D014102:Torsion Abnormality / Q000175:diagnosis