Torsion of a nongravid uterus: an unexpected complication of an ovarian cyst

P Collinet; F Narducci; L Stien

doi:10.1016/s0301-2115(01)00334-7

Torsion of a nongravid uterus: an unexpected complication of an ovarian cyst

Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol. 2001 Oct;98(2):256-7. doi: 10.1016/s0301-2115(01)00334-7.

Authors

P Collinet¹, F Narducci, L Stien

Affiliation

¹ Hôpital général Peltier, Maternité Martial, Boulevard du Maréchal Foch, Djibouti-ville, République de Djibouti, Afrique de l'Est, Ethiopia. pierreco@ifrance.com

PMID: 11574144
DOI: 10.1016/s0301-2115(01)00334-7

Abstract

Torsion of nongravid uterus is rare. Most reports occur during pregnancy. A case related to an adnexal mass, is described and the existing literature is reviewed.

Publication types

Case Reports
Review

MeSH terms

Adult
Female
Humans
Ovarian Cysts / complications*
Ovarian Cysts / surgery
Torsion Abnormality / etiology
Torsion Abnormality / therapy
Uterine Diseases / etiology*
Uterine Diseases / therapy
Uterus