title: MRI findings of isolated tubal torsions: case series of 12 patients: MRI findings suggesting isolated tubal torsions, correlating with surgical findings.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  To investigate specific MRI findings for the prompt diagnosis of tubal torsion by reviewing 12 cases.
  
  
  METHODS
  The MRI findings presenting surgically and pathologically proven isolated tubal torsion were evaluated.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Key specific findings, including whirlpool sign and plicae tubaliae, were frequently associated with the diseases and were grouped for three types.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Knowledge of specific MRI findings and the types of tubal torsion may lead to a correct and prompt diagnosis, resulting in preservation of fertility.
authors.affiliation: Department of Diagnostic Imaging, Kobe City Medical Center General Hospital, 2-1-1 Minamimachi, Minatojima, Chuo-ku, Kobe 650-0047, Japan. Electronic address: sa3ku1ra2mari@yahoo.co.jp.
authors.forename: Mari
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Sakuragi
authors.affiliation: Department of Diagnostic Imaging and Nuclear Medicine, Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto University, 54 Kawahara-cho, Shogoin, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto 606-8507, Japan. Electronic address: akikido@kuhp.kyoto-u.ac.jp.
authors.forename: Aki
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Kido
authors.affiliation: Department of Diagnostic Imaging and Nuclear Medicine, Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto University, 54 Kawahara-cho, Shogoin, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto 606-8507, Japan. Electronic address: yhimoto@kuhp.kyoto-u.ac.jp.
authors.forename: Yuki
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Himoto
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, Wakayama Red Cross Hospital, 4-20 Komatsubaradori, Wakayama, 640-8858, Japan. Electronic address: no-pain.024-47.84@hotmail.co.jp.
authors.forename: Yusuke
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Onishi
authors.affiliation: Department of Diagnostic Imaging and Nuclear Medicine, Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto University, 54 Kawahara-cho, Shogoin, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto 606-8507, Japan. Electronic address: ktogashi@kuhp.kyoto-u.ac.jp.
authors.forename: Kaori
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Togashi
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D002648:Child; D005184:Fallopian Tube Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D005187:Fallopian Tubes / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008875:Middle Aged; D014102:Torsion Abnormality / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D055815:Young Adult
keywords: Fallopian tube; Fertility; MRI; Torsion