Isolated torsion of fallopian tube in a post-menopausal patient: A case report
MATURITAS, vol.57, no.3, pp.325-327, 2007 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
- Publication Type: Article / Article
- Volume: 57 Issue: 3
- Publication Date: 2007
- Doi Number: 10.1016/j.maturitas.2007.01.006
- Journal Name: MATURITAS
- Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
- Page Numbers: pp.325-327
- Acibadem Mehmet Ali Aydinlar University Affiliated: No
Abstract
Isolated fallopian tube torsion after menopause is a rare condition. Here we report the second case of isolated fallopian tube torsion in a post-menopausal woman. A 55-year-old post-menopausal woman presented with right lower abdominal pain. Sonography depicted a simple cystic mass adjacent to the right uterine border. Laparatomy revealed torsion of the right fallopian tube together with a paraovarian cyst. Total abdominal hysterectomy and bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy was performed. Histopathological examination revealed a simple paraovarian cyst with severe congestion, necrosis and hemorrhage. Tubal torsion Should be considered in the differential diagnosis of acute lower abdominal pain, even in post-menopausal women. (c) 2007 Elsevier Ireland Ltd. All rights reserved.