Ovarian torsion

Case contributed by Karwan T. Khoshnaw
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Severe lower abdominal pain for 3 days.

Patient Data

Age: 30
Gender: Female
mri

The right ovary is markedly enlarged with T2 hyperintense signal compatible with edematous change from torsion and peripherally arrayed follicles. Small volume of pelvic free fluid. 

Case Discussion

Enlarged and edematous right ovary, features are consistent with ovarian torsion. This was surgically proven. 

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