Isolated torsion of fallopian tube in a post-menopausal patient: a case report

Maturitas. 2007 Jul 20;57(3):325-7. doi: 10.1016/j.maturitas.2007.01.006. Epub 2007 Feb 20.

Abstract

Isolated fallopian tube torsion after menopause is a rare condition. Here we report the second case of isolated fallopian tube torsion in a post-menopausal woman. A 55-year-old post-menopausal woman presented with right lower abdominal pain. Sonography depicted a simple cystic mass adjacent to the right uterine border. Laparatomy revealed torsion of the right fallopian tube together with a paraovarian cyst. Total abdominal hysterectomy and bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy was performed. Histopathological examination revealed a simple paraovarian cyst with severe congestion, necrosis and hemorrhage. Tubal torsion should be considered in the differential diagnosis of acute lower abdominal pain, even in post-menopausal women.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Fallopian Tube Diseases / complications
  • Fallopian Tube Diseases / diagnosis*
  • Fallopian Tube Diseases / diagnostic imaging
  • Fallopian Tube Diseases / pathology
  • Fallopian Tube Diseases / surgery
  • Fallopian Tubes / surgery
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged
  • Ovarian Cysts / complications
  • Ovarian Cysts / diagnosis*
  • Ovarian Cysts / diagnostic imaging
  • Ovarian Cysts / pathology
  • Ovarian Cysts / surgery
  • Ovariectomy
  • Postmenopause*
  • Torsion Abnormality
  • Ultrasonography