Ovarian torsion

Case contributed by Mohammad Farghali Ali Tosson
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Severe lower abdominal pain, more on the right side.

Patient Data

Age: 10 years
Gender: Female

MRI Pelvis

mri

Enlarged right ovary which is hyperintense in T2 and STIR, compatible with edematous change from torsion associated with a mild amount of free fluid. 

Case Discussion

Features are those high suggestive of a right ovarian torsion

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