Paraovarian cyst with associated ovarian torsion

The paraovarian or paratubarian cysts are both situated in the broad ligament between the ovary and fallopian tube. The diagnosis of adnexal torsion is challenging since both symptoms and physical examination are nonspecific. In most cases, the patient presents abdominal pain, followed by nausea and...

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Published in:	Revista de la Facultad de Ciencias Medicas (Cordoba, Argentina) Vol. 80; no. 4; p. 559
Main Authors:	Marra, Deborah Desiree Coelho, Rodrigues, Bruna Suda, Miura, Gabriel, Duarte, Élcio Roberto, Duarte, Márcio Luís
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Argentina 26-12-2023
Subjects:	Abdominal Pain - etiology Cysts Female Humans Ovarian Torsion ultrasonography ovarian torsion tomography, x-ray computed
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Summary:	The paraovarian or paratubarian cysts are both situated in the broad ligament between the ovary and fallopian tube. The diagnosis of adnexal torsion is challenging since both symptoms and physical examination are nonspecific. In most cases, the patient presents abdominal pain, followed by nausea and vomiting. Imaging tests, such as ultrasound, are very useful to elucidate the cause of the symptoms in those patients.
ISSN:	1853-0605