Title of article :
REVIEW OF GRAY-SCALE ULTRASONOGRAPHIC FINDINGS: A VALUABLE GUIDE TO SUSPECT ADNEXAL TORSION
Author/Authors :
Arab, Maliheh shahid beheshti university of medical sciences - Department of Ob Gynecology, تهران, ايران , Tehranian, Afsaneh shahid beheshti university of medical sciences - Department of Ob Gynecology, تهران, ايران , Mohammadi, Akram Ghara shahid beheshti university of medical sciences - Department of Ob Gynecology, تهران, ايران , Hashemieh, Mojgan shahid beheshti university of medical sciences, تهران, ايران
Abstract :
Objective: To report preoperative gray-scale sonographic characteristics of adnexal Torsion. Methodology: In a retrospective multi-centric study in 20 hospitals, 148 out of 3303 adnexal mass operations, proved histopathologically as Adnexal Torsion, were reviewed regarding age, involved side and gray-scale abdominal sonographic findings. Results: Torsion occurred in 5% of benign adnexal surgeries. Mean age was 29(SD=12), Mean mass diameter was 9 cm and they mostly revealed a cystic pattern (84%). Free peritoneal fluid was seen in 29%. Right-sided involvement was shown in 62%. Conclusion: Gray-scale sonographic findings are valuable besides clinical findings to suspect adnexal Torsion.
Keywords :
Adnexal Torsion , Ovary , Ultrasonography , Adnexal mass.
Journal title :
Pakistan Journal of Medical Sciences
Journal title :
Pakistan Journal of Medical Sciences
