Twisting Ovaries: Three Cases of Ovarian Torsion

Ovarian torsion is a medical emergency that should be considered for every female presenting with abdominal pain. This series consists of three cases of females of varying ages presenting with abdominal pain who were all ultimately diagnosed with ovarian torsion. It highlights the variability in pre...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Curēus (Palo Alto, CA) CA), 2022-10, Vol.14 (10)
Hauptverfasser:	Duan, Yuchen, Hoer, Bryce, Little, Andrew
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Abdomen Blood tests Case reports Emergency medical care Emergency Medicine Females Hysterectomy Laparoscopy Medical imaging Menstruation Metabolism Obstetrics/Gynecology Oophorectomy Ovarian cancer Ovaries Pain Pelvis Pregnancy Tomography Ultrasonic imaging Urinalysis Vagina
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Zusammenfassung:	Ovarian torsion is a medical emergency that should be considered for every female presenting with abdominal pain. This series consists of three cases of females of varying ages presenting with abdominal pain who were all ultimately diagnosed with ovarian torsion. It highlights the variability in presentation, physical examination, and other factors related to the diagnosis.
ISSN:	2168-8184 2168-8184
DOI:	10.7759/cureus.30496