Sonographic appearance of adnexal torsion, correlation with other imaging modalities, and clinical history

Ultrasound Q. 2014 Mar;30(1):49-55. doi: 10.1097/RUQ.0000000000000049.

Abstract

This pictorial essay illustrates the varied imaging appearances of adnexal torsion and its diagnostic pitfalls. This is a difficult diagnosis with many false positives and false negatives. Diagnosis is mostly based on clinical history and ultrasound examination, with computed tomography and/or magnetic resonance used to support the diagnosis and to exclude other pathologies.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adnexa Uteri / diagnostic imaging*
  • Adnexa Uteri / pathology
  • Adnexal Diseases / diagnosis*
  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging / methods
  • Middle Aged
  • Patient Positioning / methods*
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed / methods
  • Torsion Abnormality / diagnosis*
  • Ultrasonography / methods*
  • Young Adult