Uterine Torsion in an Elderly Woman Associated with Leiomyoma and Continuously Elevating Muscle Enzymes: A Case Study and Review of Literature

• Main Authors: Hiroko Oda (Author), Youko Yamada (Author), Yuriko Uehara (Author), Tamami Ohno (Author), Mari Hoya (Author), Mariko Sassa (Author), Misako Mishima (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Hindawi Limited, 2020-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Uterine torsion is extremely rare in postmenopausal women. Total ischemia of the uterus may cause life-threatening conditions; hence, accurate diagnosis and surgical intervention are crucial. However, preoperative diagnosis is often challenging due to nonspecific clinical features and laboratory fin...