title: Torsion of a nongravid myomatous uterus: radiological features and literature review.
abstract: Torsion of the nongravid uterus is a rare but potentially fatal acute abdominal condition. The non-specific clinical presentation of this condition makes preoperative diagnosis difficult. We describe a patient with uterine torsion in whom the diagnosis was made using contrast-enhanced computed tomography with multiplanar reconstruction. Features of uterine torsion and its complications can be demonstrated by computed tomography, which is an important means of making a preoperative diagnosis.
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, Pamela Youde Nethersole Eastern Hospital, Chai Wan, Hong Kong. lys177@ha.org.hk
authors.forename: Shiobhon Y
authors.initials: SY
authors.lastname: Luk
authors.forename: John L Y
authors.initials: JL
authors.lastname: Leung
authors.forename: M L
authors.initials: ML
authors.lastname: Cheung
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: So
authors.forename: S H
authors.initials: SH
authors.lastname: Fung
authors.forename: Sunny C S
authors.initials: SC
authors.lastname: Cheng
mesh_terms: D003287:Contrast Media; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed / Q000379:methods*; D014102:Torsion Abnormality / Q000175:diagnosis*; D014591:Uterine Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis*
chemical_list: D003287:Contrast Media