Isolated Fallopian Tube Torsion: A Rare Cause of Acute Abdominal Pain

Schmidt Carl-Michael,Hosni Wael

doi:10.23937/2377-9004/1410151

Abstract

Isolated torsion of the fallopian tube without epsilateral ovarian involvement is a rare cause of acute lower abdominal pain in females. The clinical presentation of tubal torsion is nonspecific and is therefore a challenge for the clinician to recognize. A definitive diagnosis can rarely be made prior to surgery. An early diagnosis may help to preserve the fallopian tube.

Highlights

Torsion of the adnexa is a common cause of acute lower abdominal pain in females
We report a case of isolated fallopian tube torsion in a young female patient
We report a rare case of isolated fallopian tube torsion in a young female patient with severe lower abdominal pain

Summary

Introduction

Torsion of the adnexa is a common cause of acute lower abdominal pain in females. isolated torsion of the fallopian tube is very rare with an incidence of 1 in 1.5 Million women [1]. Isolated torsion of the fallopian tube without epsilateral ovarian involvement is a rare cause of acute lower abdominal pain in females. An early diagnosis may help to preserve the fallopian tube. We report a case of isolated fallopian tube torsion in a young female patient. The patient’s presentation raised clinical suspicion of acute appendicitis and laparoscopy was initiated.

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