Isolated fallopian tube torsion: two case reports of a rare entity.
Isolated fallopian tube torsion is a rare entity that is difficult to diagnose, as its clinical presentation is often highly nonspecific. Early diagnosis is important to avoid damage or loss of the fallopian tube or even the ovary, as this diagnosis occurs predominantly in women of child-bearing age. Imaging may be helpful in suggesting this difficult diagnosis, with confirmation of this entity made in the operating room. Treatment can range from detorsing the tube to salpingectomy or even salpingo-oopherectomy. Here, we present two cases of isolated fallopian tube torsion, followed by a discussion of its imaging findings.
Department of Radiology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, One Gustave L Levy Pl, Box 1234, New York, NY 10029, USA. Electronic address: Grace.Lo@mountsinai.org.
Grace C
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Lo
Department of Radiology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, One Gustave L Levy Pl, Box 1234, New York, NY 10029, USA. Electronic address: mkadoch@stanford.edu.
Michael A
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Kadoch
Department of Radiology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, One Gustave L Levy Pl, Box 1234, New York, NY 10029, USA. Electronic address: William.SimpsonJr@mountsinai.org.
William
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Simpson
D000328:Adult; D000818:Animals; D005184:Fallopian Tube Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D005187:Fallopian Tubes / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D014102:Torsion Abnormality / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D018615:Ultrasonography, Doppler, Color; D055815:Young Adult
Fallopian; Isolated; Torsion; Tube