Adnexal torsion is more accurate term, as torsion usually also includes fallopian tube
Isolated fallopian tube torsion may also rarely occur
Definitions
Rotation of ovary on its vascular pedicle resulting in venous congestion and ultimately infarction of ovary
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Ultrasonographic Findings
CT Findings
MR Findings
Imaging Recommendations
DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS
PATHOLOGY
General Features
Gross Pathologic & Surgical Features
CLINICAL ISSUES
Presentation
Demographics
Natural History & Prognosis
Treatment
DIAGNOSTIC CHECKLIST
Consider
Image Interpretation Pearls
Selected References
Ssi-Yan-Kai G et al: What every radiologist should know about adnexal torsion. Emerg Radiol. 25(1):51-9, 2018
Sintim-Damoa A et al: Pediatric ovarian torsion: spectrum of imaging findings. Radiographics. 37(6):1892-908, 2017
Canning DA: Re: ovarian torsion: diagnosis of inclusion mandates earlier intervention. J Urol. 191(1):212-3, 2014
Erikci VS et al: Isolated salpingeal torsion in children: a case series and review of the literature. Ulus Travma Acil Cerrahi Derg. 20(1):75-8, 2014
Lourenco AP et al: Ovarian and tubal torsion: imaging findings on US, CT, and MRI. Emerg Radiol. 21(2):179-87, 2014
Munshi S et al: Laparoscopic detorsion for bilateral ovarian torsion in a singleton pregnancy with spontaneous ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome. J Hum Reprod Sci. 7(1):66-8, 2014
Narayanan S et al: Fallopian tube torsion in the pediatric age group: radiologic evaluation. J Ultrasound Med. 33(9):1697-704, 2014
Sasaki KJ et al: Adnexal torsion: review of the literature. J Minim Invasive Gynecol. 21(2):196-202, 2014
Geimanaite L et al: Ovarian torsion in children: management and outcomes. J Pediatr Surg. 48(9):1946-53, 2013
Duigenan S et al: Ovarian torsion: diagnostic features on CT and MRI with pathologic correlation. AJR Am J Roentgenol. 198(2):W122-31, 2012
Sibal M: Follicular ring sign: a simple sonographic sign for early diagnosis of ovarian torsion. J Ultrasound Med. 31(11):1803-9, 2012
Wilkinson C et al: Adnexal torsion -- a multimodality imaging review. Clin Radiol. 67(5):476-83, 2012
Cicchiello LA et al: Ultrasound evaluation of gynecologic causes of pelvic pain. Obstet Gynecol Clin North Am. 38(1):85-114, viii, 2011
Mashiach R et al: Sonographic diagnosis of ovarian torsion: accuracy and predictive factors. J Ultrasound Med. 30(9):1205-10, 2011
Hiei K et al: Ovarian torsion; early diagnosis by MRI to prevent irreversible damage. Clin Exp Obstet Gynecol. 37(3):233-4, 2010
Breech LL et al: Adnexal torsion in pediatric and adolescent girls. Curr Opin Obstet Gynecol. 17(5):483-9, 2005
Rha SE et al: CT and MR imaging features of adnexal torsion. Radiographics. 22(2):283-94, 2002
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Ovarian torsion
Adnexal torsion is more accurate term, as torsion usually also includes fallopian tube
Isolated fallopian tube torsion may also rarely occur
Definitions
Rotation of ovary on its vascular pedicle resulting in venous congestion and ultimately infarction of ovary
IMAGING
General Features
Ultrasonographic Findings
CT Findings
MR Findings
Imaging Recommendations
DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS
PATHOLOGY
General Features
Gross Pathologic & Surgical Features
CLINICAL ISSUES
Presentation
Demographics
Natural History & Prognosis
Treatment
DIAGNOSTIC CHECKLIST
Consider
Image Interpretation Pearls
Selected References
Ssi-Yan-Kai G et al: What every radiologist should know about adnexal torsion. Emerg Radiol. 25(1):51-9, 2018
Sintim-Damoa A et al: Pediatric ovarian torsion: spectrum of imaging findings. Radiographics. 37(6):1892-908, 2017
Canning DA: Re: ovarian torsion: diagnosis of inclusion mandates earlier intervention. J Urol. 191(1):212-3, 2014
Erikci VS et al: Isolated salpingeal torsion in children: a case series and review of the literature. Ulus Travma Acil Cerrahi Derg. 20(1):75-8, 2014
Lourenco AP et al: Ovarian and tubal torsion: imaging findings on US, CT, and MRI. Emerg Radiol. 21(2):179-87, 2014
Munshi S et al: Laparoscopic detorsion for bilateral ovarian torsion in a singleton pregnancy with spontaneous ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome. J Hum Reprod Sci. 7(1):66-8, 2014
Narayanan S et al: Fallopian tube torsion in the pediatric age group: radiologic evaluation. J Ultrasound Med. 33(9):1697-704, 2014
Sasaki KJ et al: Adnexal torsion: review of the literature. J Minim Invasive Gynecol. 21(2):196-202, 2014
Geimanaite L et al: Ovarian torsion in children: management and outcomes. J Pediatr Surg. 48(9):1946-53, 2013
Duigenan S et al: Ovarian torsion: diagnostic features on CT and MRI with pathologic correlation. AJR Am J Roentgenol. 198(2):W122-31, 2012
Sibal M: Follicular ring sign: a simple sonographic sign for early diagnosis of ovarian torsion. J Ultrasound Med. 31(11):1803-9, 2012
Wilkinson C et al: Adnexal torsion -- a multimodality imaging review. Clin Radiol. 67(5):476-83, 2012
Cicchiello LA et al: Ultrasound evaluation of gynecologic causes of pelvic pain. Obstet Gynecol Clin North Am. 38(1):85-114, viii, 2011
Mashiach R et al: Sonographic diagnosis of ovarian torsion: accuracy and predictive factors. J Ultrasound Med. 30(9):1205-10, 2011
Hiei K et al: Ovarian torsion; early diagnosis by MRI to prevent irreversible damage. Clin Exp Obstet Gynecol. 37(3):233-4, 2010
Breech LL et al: Adnexal torsion in pediatric and adolescent girls. Curr Opin Obstet Gynecol. 17(5):483-9, 2005