Pediatric ovarian torsion: an uncommon clinical entity

Pediatric ovarian torsion: an uncommon clinical entity

Key Clinical Message Pediatric ovarian torsion is an infrequent diagnosis and it often mimics acute appendicitis. Most cases are due to underlying ovarian pathology and if left untreated, ovarian torsion may eventually cause peritonitis. Emergency exploratory laparoscopy represents a valuable diagno...

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Veröffentlicht in:Clinical case reports 2015-03, Vol.3 (3), p.193-194
Hauptverfasser: Rajwani, Kapil M., Mahomed, Anies
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Abdominal pain
Case reports
children
Clinical Images
exploratory laparoscopy
Laparoscopy
ovarian torsion
Pediatrics
Ultrasonic imaging
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Zusammenfassung:Key Clinical Message Pediatric ovarian torsion is an infrequent diagnosis and it often mimics acute appendicitis. Most cases are due to underlying ovarian pathology and if left untreated, ovarian torsion may eventually cause peritonitis. Emergency exploratory laparoscopy represents a valuable diagnostic and therapeutic tool in suspected ovarian torsion. Pediatric ovarian torsion is an infrequent diagnosis and it often mimics acute appendicitis. Most cases are due to underlying ovarian pathology and if left untreated, ovarian torsion may eventually cause peritonitis. Emergency exploratory laparoscopy represents a valuable diagnostic and therapeutic tool in suspected ovarian torsion.
ISSN:2050-0904
2050-0904
DOI:10.1002/ccr3.174