Many faces of torsion in pediatric female pelvis

Abdom Radiol (NY). 2022 Jun;47(6):2220-2229. doi: 10.1007/s00261-022-03517-1. Epub 2022 Apr 13.

Abstract

Pediatric patients of various ages, from infancy through adolescence, can have ovarian torsion. Torsion may not only be confined to the ovaries but may also involve the isolated cyst, tube, and even the uterus. In this pictorial review, we review the spectrum of torsion in pediatric (from infants to adolescents) female pelvis, emphasizing imaging methods.

Keywords: Children; Ovary; Torsion; Uterus.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Child
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Ovary* / diagnostic imaging
  • Pelvis*
  • Torsion Abnormality / diagnostic imaging
  • Ultrasonography / methods
  • Uterus