Torsion of fimbrial cyst. | [Isra Medical Journal • 2010]

Author(s):

1. Zahida Parveen: Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Isra University Hospital, Hala Road, Hyderabad Sindh, Pakistan

2. Ambreen Amna: Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology Isra University Hospital, Hala Road, Hyderabad Sindh, Pakistan

3. Aftab A. Munir: Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology Isra University Hospital, Hala Road, Hyderabad Sindh, Pakistan

4. Nishat Zehra: Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology Isra University Hospital, Hala Road, Hyderabad Sindh, Pakistan

Abstract:

A case of fimbrial cyst torsion is presented in an 18-year-old virgin female. She presented with severe left lower abdominal pain. Ultrasound scan was suggestive of an ovarian cyst. On laparotomy; a large 22 x 22cm twisted left fimbrial cyst was found and a left salpingectomy was performed. Although torsion of fimbrial cyst is rare; it should be considered in the diagnosis of acute abdomen in females.

Page(s): 52-53

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Published: Journal: Isra Medical Journal, Volume: 2, Issue: 2, Year: 2010

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