Colonic stricture secondary to torsion of an ovarian cyst

Pediatr Radiol. 2002 Jan;32(1):25-7. doi: 10.1007/s00247-001-0577-3. Epub 2001 Nov 6.

Abstract

Intestinal obstruction in the newborn is a potentially life-threatening complication. The most common causes are meconium plug, meconium ileus, intestinal atresia, intestinal malrotation, and Hirschprung's disease. We present an unusual case of intestinal obstruction caused by torsion of an ovarian cyst. The left fimbria and ovary swirled around the sigmoid colon, causing colonic stricture.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Colon / physiopathology*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Intestinal Obstruction / etiology*
  • Intestinal Obstruction / physiopathology*
  • Ovarian Cysts / complications*
  • Ovarian Cysts / physiopathology*
  • Torsion Abnormality / complications
  • Torsion Abnormality / physiopathology