Ovarian torsion (adnexal torsion) is a medical emergency. It occurs when the ovary or ligaments that support the ovaries and fallopian tubes twist, cutting off the blood supply to your ovary ...

Ovarian torsion usually affects only one ovary. Doctors may also call this condition adnexal torsion. The ovaries are two small female reproductive organs on either side of the pelvis. They are ...

Ovarian and adnexal torsion represent acute gynecological emergencies marked by the twisting of the ovarian vascular pedicle, potentially leading to compromised blood flow, ischaemia and ...

Adnexal torsion occurs when an ovary becomes twisted, commonly due to a preexisting ovarian cyst. This is a rare occurrence, but it’s regarded as an emergency condition. Most often, you’ll ...

Risk factors depend on the cause of the adnexal mass. Females with ovarian masses have an increased risk of developing ovarian torsion. More than 80% of females with ovarian torsion have masses of ...

Because of its rarity, we consider it justified to report the cases of 5 children who were treated for torsion of previously normal adnexal structures at the Children's Hospital, Columbus ...

Ovarian torsion happens when your ovaries — and sometimes the fallopian tube — twist around the tissue they’re connected to. This cuts off the blood supply to your ovaries, which can cause ...

Also known as adnexal torsion, the twist cuts off the blood supply to the ovary and causes permanent damage. Although adnexal torsion is uncommon, it is a medical emergency. You should ...

Ascertaining the Need for Urgent Surgical Intervention A patient with an adnexal lesion may require emergency surgery on presentation (e.g., in the case of torsion, a ruptured ectopic pregnancy ...

Ovarian tumors, thecomas, fibromas, or an ovarian torsion can all present as solid masses. Cystic teratoma is the most common benign ovarian neoplasm. Adnexal tumors of the skin are a diverse ...

Adnexal torsion, described as the rotation of the ovary and/or fallopian tube on its vascular pedicle, accounts for 2.7% of surgical emergencies in women.1 The main risk factor in adults is the ...