Torsion of a nongravid myomatous uterus: radiological features and literature review.
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.
Luk
Shiobhon Y
SY
Department of Radiology, Pamela Youde Nethersole Eastern Hospital, Chai Wan, Hong Kong. lys177@ha.org.hk
Leung
John L Y
JL
Cheung
M L
ML
So
S
S
Fung
S H
SH
Cheng
Sunny C S
SC
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*
D003287:Contrast Media