Ovarian Torsion
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Ovarian Torsion Risk Factors
Risk factors for ovarian torsion include:
Anatomical abnormalities:
Excessively long Fallopian tube
Larger than normal ovary
Enlarged
ovarian cyst
:
Can trigger torsion
Presence of an
ovarian tumor
Pregnancy
:
Particularly during the first 3 months
Prior
tubal ligation
Taking medications to induce
ovulation
History of pelvic surgery:
Ovarian cyst
Ectopic pregnancy
Tubo-ovarian abscess
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Ovarian Torsion Symptoms
Related Conditions
Left lower abdominal pain
Ovarian cystic disease
PID
Right lower abdominal pain
Tubal pregnancy
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Lower abdominal pain
Pelvic pain
Vomiting
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Last Updated: Mar 19, 2009
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Ovarian Torsion References:
Giuntoli RL 2nd, Vang RS, Bristow RE. Evaluation and management of adnexal masses during pregnancy. Clin Obstet Gynecol. 2006 Sep;49(3):492-505.
Kalish GM, Patel MD, Gunn ML, Dubinsky TJ. Computed tomographic and magnetic resonance features of gynecologic abnormalities in women presenting with acute or chronic abdominal pain. Ultrasound Q. 2007 Sep;23(3):167-75.
Oelsner G, Shashar D. Adnexal torsion. Clin Obstet Gynecol. 2006 Sep;49(3):459-63.
Stevens E, Gilbert-Cohen J. Surgical considerations in early pregnancy: ectopic pregnancy and ovarian torsion. J Perinat Neonatal Nurs. 2007 Jan-Mar;21(1):22-9.
