Ovarian torsion

Case contributed by Ali Abougazia , 25 May 2013
Diagnosis certain
Changed by Mostafa Elfeky, 13 Dec 2022
Disclosures - updated 11 May 2022: Nothing to disclose

Updates to Study Attributes

Findings was changed:

The left ovary is very large measuring 13 X 6.5 cm, pushing the uterus anteriorly and to the right side. It is hyperintense signal in all signals with multiple small follicles inside.  It Axial STIR shows twisted ovarian pedicle (whirlpool sign). It is surrounded by clear mild amount of fluid collection.

Updates to Case Attributes

Body was changed:

Features are consistent with left sided ovarian torsion, with striking enlargement of the ovary. 

Case is courtesy of Dr. Anas Abd El-Azim

  • -<p>Features are consistent with left sided ovarian torsion, with striking enlargement of the ovary. </p>
  • -<p>Case is courtesy of Dr. Anas Abd El-Azim</p>
  • +<p>Features are consistent with left sided <a href="/articles/ovarian-torsion" title="Ovarian torsion">ovarian torsion</a>, with striking enlargement of the ovary. </p><p>Case is courtesy of Dr. Anas Abd El-Azim</p>

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