Bilateral hydrosalpinx with asynchronous tubal torsion: an exceptional finding in a premenarcheal girl

Mario Lima; Michele Libri; Antonio Aquino; Dalia Gobbi

doi:10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2010.12.016

Bilateral hydrosalpinx with asynchronous tubal torsion: an exceptional finding in a premenarcheal girl

J Pediatr Surg. 2011 Apr;46(4):e27-e29. doi: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2010.12.016.

Authors

Mario Lima¹, Michele Libri¹, Antonio Aquino¹, Dalia Gobbi²

Affiliations

¹ Department of Pediatric Surgery, University of Bologna, 40138 Bologna, Italy.
² Department of Pediatric Surgery, University of Bologna, 40138 Bologna, Italy. Electronic address: d.gobbi@ausl.bo.it.

PMID: 21496522
DOI: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2010.12.016

Abstract

Bilateral hydrosalpinx with asynchronous tubal torsion is an extraordinary event in young girls. This report describes the problems associated with misdiagnosis, therapeutic approach, and the risk of suboptimal treatment of this rare clinical entity in a 13-year-old girl.

Publication types

Case Reports

MeSH terms

Adolescent
Broad Ligament / abnormalities*
Diagnosis, Differential
Fallopian Tube Diseases / complications*
Fallopian Tube Diseases / diagnosis
Fallopian Tube Diseases / surgery
Female
Follow-Up Studies
Humans
Laparoscopy / methods*
Premenopause*
Salpingitis / complications*
Salpingitis / diagnosis
Salpingitis / surgery
Torsion Abnormality / complications*
Torsion Abnormality / diagnosis
Torsion Abnormality / surgery