Torsion of the ovary: sonographic features
Authors:
- M GraifMGM Graif
- J ShalevJSJ Shalev
- S StraussSSS Strauss
- S EngelbergSES Engelberg
- S MashiachSMS Mashiach
- Y ItzchakYIY Itzchak
- 1 December 1984
- journal article
- research article
- Published by American Roentgen Ray Society in American Journal of Roentgenology
- Vol. 143 (6) , 1331-1334
Abstract
The sonographic findings in 19 cases of surgically proven torsion of the ovary are described. In all cases the affected ovary was markedly enlarged; in 32% of cases a small amount of fluid was detected in the cul-de-sac. More significant in terms of specificity was the demonstration in 14 (74%) of the 19 cases of small cystic structures scattered around the periphery of the organ. Sonographic demonstration of these structures, presumably prominent follicles, can suggest the preoperative diagnosis of ovarian torsion.Keywords
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