Adnexal Torsion in Post-Menopausal Women: An Even More Challenging Diagnosis
Journal Title: International Journal of Medical Science and Innovative Research (IJMSIR) - Year 2018, Vol 3, Issue 9
Abstract
Adnexal torsion is usually diagnosed in pre-menopausal women and is less common in post-menopausal patients. The presence of an adnexal mass is the primary risk factor for torsion. Adnexal masses in menopausal women are more likely to be malignant than those in young patients. Symptoms are nonspecific and the risk of torsion in post-menopausal women is often undervalued, leading to delayed treatment. The authors report a case of a post-menopausal woman who presented with pelvic pain and adnexal mass and underwent surgery with a clinical suspicion of ovarian malignancy in whom an ovarian torsion was found. Gynecologists should be aware that adnexal torsion is not limited to women of reproductive age. Prompt diagnosis and intervention is required to prevent morbidity.
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Soraia S. Cunha
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