Ovarian Torsion: Multimodality Review of Imaging Characteristics

J Comput Assist Tomogr. 2015 Nov-Dec;39(6):922-4. doi: 10.1097/RCT.0000000000000332.

Abstract

We present a case of ovarian torsion in pregnancy with demonstration of vascular flow on sequential Doppler ultrasonography. Magnetic resonance imaging demonstrated ovarian enlargement and edema. Mild symptoms and low clinical suspicion, in addition to risks associated with pregnancy prevented early laparoscopic examination, though torsion was considered. Progressive ovarian enlargement supported surgical intervention, which confirmed the presence of torsion. This case report reviews multimodality imaging characteristics of ovarian torsion, re-emphasizing the significance of ovarian morphology.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Multimodal Imaging*
  • Ovarian Diseases / diagnosis*
  • Ovary / diagnostic imaging*
  • Ovary / pathology*
  • Pregnancy
  • Pregnancy Complications / diagnosis*
  • Torsion Abnormality / diagnosis*
  • Ultrasonography, Doppler, Color