Torsion of the left fallopian tube without ovarian involvement in a 47-year-old woman: A case report

Publication date: Available online 30 January 2020Source: Case Reports in Women's HealthAuthor(s): A.C. Ziogas, I.K. Thanasas, I.T. Oikonomou, C. TsiamantaAbstractIsolated torsion of the fallopian tube is an unusual finding in a female patient presenting with acute lower abdominal pain. Left tubal torsion is considered to be a particularly rare condition. The patient presented with lower abdominal pain due to torsion of the left hydrosalpinx with no ovarian involvement. The patient underwent laparotomy and a left salpingectomy. The follow-up was uneventful.

Source: Case Reports in Womens Health - January 30, 2020 Category: OBGYN Source Type: research