Ovarian torsion

Case contributed by Maulik S Patel
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Left sided lower abdominal pain - 1 day

Patient Data

Age: 7 years
Gender: Female
ultrasound

LEFT ovary - 44 x 43 x 25 mm - 25 cc - echogenic parenchyma, peripheral follicles. No power Doppler flow signals.

RIGHT ovary - 2 cc - normal follicular pattern, power Doppler flow signals present. 

Case Discussion

Findings very much favor the diagnosis of left ovarian torsion.

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