Complete axial torsion of pregnant uterus with leiomyoma

BMJ Case Rep. 2014 Sep 5:2014:bcr2014205558. doi: 10.1136/bcr-2014-205558.

Abstract

Uterine torsion is defined as a rotation of the uterus of more than 45° along its long axis. It is a rare complication during pregnancy; a common cause of torsion can be uterine myoma. Here we describe the case of a 27-year-old G2P1+0 woman at 15 weeks 3 day pregnancy, who presented to our outpatient department as a case of acute abdomen, in a state of shock. Clinical findings did not correlate with investigation. On lapratomy she was diagnosed as a case of complete axial torsion of pregnant uterus with fundal myoma with massive abruption. Early diagnosis and timely intervention would help in improving both maternal and fetal outcome.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Abdomen, Acute / etiology
  • Adult
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Female
  • Fetal Death
  • Humans
  • Leiomyoma / complications*
  • Pregnancy
  • Pregnancy Complications / diagnosis*
  • Pregnancy Complications / surgery
  • Pregnancy Complications, Neoplastic
  • Torsion Abnormality / diagnosis*
  • Torsion Abnormality / surgery
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Uterine Diseases / diagnosis*
  • Uterine Diseases / surgery
  • Uterine Neoplasms / complications*