Antenatal ovarian torsion: a "free-floating" cyst.
This case report documents the unusual presentation of an antenatal ovarian torsion followed by auto-amputation of the ovarian tube complex, finally resulting in a free floating abdominal cyst. The differential diagnosis of antenatally diagnosed abdominal cysts is discussed and the surgical management outlined.
D036861:Delivery, Obstetric; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D010048:Ovarian Cysts / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D011247:Pregnancy; D011248:Pregnancy Complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D014102:Torsion Abnormality / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D016216:Ultrasonography, Prenatal