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Ovarian And Fallopian Tube Torsion

 Syn. torsion of ovary, ovarian pedicle, and fallopian tube

Signs & Symptoms

 Severe pain
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Pelvic pain
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Adnexal mass
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Moderate pain
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Physical Examination

 Adnexal mass
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Abdominal tenderness
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Pelvic tenderness
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Lab / Serology

 Leukocytosis Gr. pregnant
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Complication anemia
Note: due to hemorrhage
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Leukocytosis
Note: due to adnexal necrosis
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Imagin Study

Complication

 Adnexal necrosis
Note: Fever may be a marker of adnexal necrosis, particularly in the setting of leukocytosis
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Complication anemia
Note: due to hemorrhage
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Leukocytosis
Note: due to adnexal necrosis
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Risk Factors

 Ovarian mass
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Ovarian cysts
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Reproductive age
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Cause

Other