Torsion of Normal Adnexa in the Third Trimester of Pregnancy Mimicking Acute Appendicitis

• Hoofdauteurs: Mariam Mathew (Auteur), Huda Al Ghaithi (Auteur), Sumaiya Al Shukaili (Auteur), Girija Shivrudraiah (Auteur)
• Formaat: Boek
• Gepubliceerd in: European Medical Journal, 2017-08-01T00:00:00Z.
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Maternal ovarian torsion in pregnancy is very rare. Non-specific symptoms, signs, and imaging findings make the diagnosis difficult. A delay in diagnosis can lead to irreversible damage to adnexa and fetal compromise. Difficulties encountered in the diagnosis and management of adnexal torsion in the...