title: Pediatric synchronous bilateral ovarian torsion: a case report and review of the literature.
abstract: Ovarian torsion is a surgical emergency that can present with a variety of symptoms and hence is difficult to diagnose. We present the first case of a pediatric synchronous bilateral ovarian torsion in ovaries without pathology and review its presentation, diagnosis, treatment, outcome, and the associated literature.
authors.affiliation: Sick Kids Hospital, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. taniadumont@yahoo.ca
authors.forename: Tania
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Dumont
authors.forename: Nicolette
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Caccia
authors.forename: Lisa
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Allen
mesh_terms: D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D010535:Laparoscopy; D008022:Ligaments / Q000002:abnormalities; D010049:Ovarian Diseases / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000601:surgery; D017699:Pelvic Pain / Q000209:etiology; D011085:Polycystic Ovary Syndrome / Q000150:complications; D013536:Suture Techniques; D014102:Torsion Abnormality / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000601:surgery; D014463:Ultrasonography