Torsion of ovarian cysts

Neonatal ovarian cysts: role of sonography in diagnosing torsion.

INTRODUCTION The purpose of this case series was to determine the sonographic features of neonatal ovarian torsion. MATERIALS AND METHODS Seven surgically proven cases of neonatal ovarian cysts were included in this retrospective study. The patients were divided into 2 groups, torsion and non-torsion. These 7 patients were evaluated for the clinical presentation, sonographic features, surgica...

Bilateral Ovarian Torsion during Follow-up for Antenatally Detected Ovarian Cysts

Ovarian torsion is a surgical emergency demanding timely diagnosis and treatment to prevent loss of the ovaries which if happens may result in functional and emotional consequences. Simple (less than 5cm in size) ovarian cysts require follow-up for potential self-resolution. We describe a case of antenatally detected bilateral ovarian cysts that developed bilateral ovarian torsions on follow-up...

I-58: Sclerosing of Ovarian Cysts

Ovarian Torsion in Postmenopausal Women and risk of malignancy

Background & aim: Ovarian torsion is one of the most common causes of emergency surgery in gynecology, with a tendency to occur in postmenopausal women. The aim of this study was to provide information concerning the clinical presentations, surgical management, pathological findings and risk of malignancy in postmenopausal women with ovarian torsion. Methods:In this cross-sectional study, the r...

Protective role of Proanthocyanidin in experimental ovarian torsion

  Background: Proanthocyanidin is a potent bioactive antioxidant naturally occurring in grape seed and acts as reactive oxygen species (ROS) scavenger. The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of proanthocyanidinin in experimental ovarian torsion injury.   Methods : Twenty four rats were randomly divided into three groups (n=8). Group 1: the laparotomy group, group 2: ovarian torsio...