Pediatric ovarian torsion: a pictorial review

Pediatr Radiol. 2015 Nov;45(12):1845-55; quiz 1842-4. doi: 10.1007/s00247-015-3385-x. Epub 2015 Jul 26.

Abstract

Imaging is crucial in expediting the diagnosis and guiding definitive therapy in children with ovarian torsion. This article reviews the multimodality spectrum of imaging findings in pediatric ovarian torsion, focusing primarily on US appearances. We describe predisposing conditions that can lead to torsion, the pathological basis of the radiologic findings in ovarian torsion, and the common diagnostic pitfalls.

Keywords: Adnexal torsion; Children; Imaging; Ovarian torsion; Ovary; Ultrasound.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Child
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Ovarian Diseases / diagnostic imaging*
  • Ovarian Diseases / pathology
  • Ovary / diagnostic imaging
  • Ovary / pathology
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed
  • Torsion Abnormality / diagnostic imaging*
  • Torsion Abnormality / pathology
  • Ultrasonography