Fallopian tube torsion is a rare (reported incidence of 1 in 1.5 million women) but possibly underreported cause of acute pelvic pain.
Imaging findings suggesting this diagnosis include an elongated, tubular cystic mass, adjacent inflammatory changes, and normal appearing ovaries.
Although typically absent, the presence of arterial and venous blood flow does not exclude this diagnosis due to the dual blood supply of the fallopian tubes.
A series of three cases of isolated fallopian tube torsion will be presented. Their pertinent imaging findings will be displayed.
The pathophysiology, typical presentation and treatment of fallopian tube torsion will be discussed.
Imaging characteristics which may suggest the diagnosis will be reviewed.
Lee, E,
Higgins, T,
Ross, A,
Fallopian Tube Torsion: Turning our Attention to a Mimicker of Ovarian Pathology. Radiological Society of North America 2014 Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting, - ,Chicago IL.
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