A giant ovarian cyst torsion: Case report.
Medicine (Baltimore)
; 103(15): e33283, 2024 Apr 12.
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| ID: mdl-38608053
ABSTRACT
INTRODUCTION:
Adnexal torsion (AT) is one of a gynecological condition characterized by an acute abdomen. Clinically, a giant ovarian cyst torsion with a diameter of 30 cm is rare. Therefore, an accurate and timely diagnosis and treatment are important. PATIENT CONCERNS A 25-year-old unmarried female, presented to the emergency department with intermittent abdominal cramps after a sudden change in position. Considering her symptoms and examination, ultrasound, and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) results, ovarian cyst torsion was suspected. DIAGNOSIS Giant ovarian cyst torsion.INTERVENTIONS:
Surgical intervention with exploratory laparotomy was performed immediately.OUTCOMES:
Intraoperatively, we found a 30-cm left ovarian cyst with a clear root. The left fallopian tube, infundibulopelvic ligament, and ovarian ligament were twisted 900 degrees. Finally, the pathological report revealed mucinous cystadenoma.CONCLUSION:
Giant ovarian cyst torsion with a diameter of 30 cm is rare. Considering her symptoms and examination, ultrasound, and MRI results, ovarian cyst torsion was suspected. The patient was successfully treated using emergency surgery.
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Coleções:
01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Cistos Ovarianos
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Ligamento Largo
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Cistadenoma Mucinoso
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Abdome Agudo
Limite:
Adult
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Female
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Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Medicine (Baltimore)
Ano de publicação:
2024
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
China
País de publicação:
Estados Unidos