Author/Authors
YUMŞAK, Ömer Hamid Zekai Tahir Burak Kadın Sağlığı Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi - Perinatoloji Kliniği, Turkey , ÜNLÜ, Ebru TC Sağlık Bakanlığı Yenimahalle Devlet Hastanesi - Radyoloji Kliniği, Turkey , ÜNLÜ, Bekir Serdar Zekai Tahir Burak Kadın Sağlığı Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi - Perinatoloji Kliniği, Turkey
Title Of Article
Ovarian Torsion in 3. Trimester of Pregnancy: Case Report
شماره ركورد
42111
Abstract
A 36-year-old, 35th week of pregnancy woman was admitted to our center with severe right lower quadrant pain. The diagnosis of torsion of 12 cm right ovarian cyst was made. Patient underwent laparotomy under epidural anesthesia and the cyst was successfully removed intact. Fetus was delivered by cesarean section. Histopathological examination found intestinal-type borderline mucinous tumor. 4 months postoperatively, patient underwent surgical staging. Patient were followed-up clinically. Abdominal surgery carries some risks for the fetus of a pregnant woman although antepartum surgery has been considered safe. Management choice must be selected according to gestational age and adnexal mass character.
From Page
54
NaturalLanguageKeyword
Pregnancy , ovarian torsion , ovarian tumors
JournalTitle
Kocatepe Medical Journal
To Page
57
JournalTitle
Kocatepe Medical Journal
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