Unusual mechanism of isolated torsion of fallopian tube following minor trauma: Herniation through a broad ligament tear

KARÇAALTINCABA D., Avsar F., Iskender C., Korukluoglu B.

Saudi Medical Journal, vol.28, no.4, pp.637-638, 2007 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 28 Issue: 4
  • Publication Date: 2007
  • Journal Name: Saudi Medical Journal
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.637-638
  • Gazi University Affiliated: No

Abstract

Isolated torsion of the fallopian tube without ovarian involvement and associated pathology is a rare event. We report an 18-year-old single female who presented with acute lower abdominal pain during menstruation after a minor trauma of the pelvis. It was diagnosed as isolated torsion of normal right tube during laparatomy due to herniation of the tube through a tear in the broad ligament.