Unusual mechanism of isolated torsion of fallopian tube following minor trauma. Herniation through a broad ligament tear

Authors

• Deniz Karcaaltincaba, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Ataturk Research Hospital, Bilkent Ankara, Turkey. Fax. +90 (312) 3112145. E-mail: denizaltincaba{at}yahoo.com
• Filiz Avsar, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Ataturk Research Hospital, Bilkent Ankara, Turkey. Fax. +90 (312) 3112145. E-mail: denizaltincaba{at}yahoo.com
• Cantekin Iskender, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Ataturk Research Hospital, Bilkent Ankara, Turkey. Fax. +90 (312) 3112145. E-mail: denizaltincaba{at}yahoo.com
• Birol Korukluoglu, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Ataturk Research Hospital, Bilkent Ankara, Turkey. Fax. +90 (312) 3112145. E-mail: denizaltincaba{at}yahoo.com

Abstract

Isolated torsion of the fallopian tube without ovarian involvement and associated pathology is a rare event. We report an 18-year-old single female who presented with acute lower abdominal pain during menstruation after a minor trauma of the pelvis. It was diagnosed as isolated torsion of normal right tube during laparatomy due to herniation of the tube through a tear in the broad ligament.

Article Type

Case Report

First Page

637

Last Page

638

Recommended Citation

Karcaaltincaba, Deniz; Avsar, Filiz; Iskender, Cantekin; and Korukluoglu, Birol (2007) "Unusual mechanism of isolated torsion of fallopian tube following minor trauma. Herniation through a broad ligament tear," Saudi Medical Journal: Vol. 28: Iss. 4, Article 29.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15537/1658-3175.3874