title: Isolated tubal torsion in the third trimester of pregnancy: A case report and review of the literature.
abstract: Isolated torsion of a fallopian tube in the third trimester of pregnancy is an uncommon event. Its common symptoms are lower abdominal pain, vomiting, and nausea. Because these symptoms are nonspecific, isolated torsion of a fallopian tube may be misdiagnosed, delaying treatment and the opportunity to preserve the tube. This is a case report of a primipara in her third trimester, whowas misdiagnosed as having acute appendicitis and ovarian cyst torsion. The ultrasound-assisted examination was useful, but the specific diagnosis was made after laparotomy and histopathology. The patient was managed by simultaneous salpingectomy and cesarean section. This surgical intervention prevented adverse obstetric sequelae. We summarize our experience, provide our conclusions, and review 17 relevant studies from the literature to aid clinicians in understanding, diagnosing, and managing this condition in a timely fashion.
authors: Department of Obstetrics, Second Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, Hebei, People's Republic of China.
authors: Yan
authors: Y
authors: Sun
authors: Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The Second Hospital of Xinji City, Xinji, Hebei, People's Republic of China.
authors: Ling-Ling
authors: LL
authors: Liu
authors: Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Third Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, Hebei, People's Republic of China.
authors: Jian-Min
authors: JM
authors: Di
keywords: Isolated torsion of a fallopian tube; misdiagnosis; pregnancy; treatment
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