Torsion of hematosalpinx with bicornuate uterus

Authors

  • Ila Singh Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
  • Avir Sarkar Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
  • Nilanchali Singh Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18203/2320-1770.ijrcog20222321

Keywords:

Bicornuate uterus, Hematosalpinx, torsion

Abstract

Torsion of fallopian tube is less frequent but significant cause of lower abdominal pain in reproductive age women that is difficult to recognize pre-operatively. Most of the cases with isolated fallopian tubal torsion have a delayed diagnosis and a subsequent delay of timely intervention that may result in failure to save the tubal function. Here we present a case of 22 years old female with torsion of hematosalpinx who presented with chronic lower abdominal pain that was successfully treated. Pre-operative imaging was non-specific. Laparoscopic detorsion and salpingectomy was performed, successfully preserving the ovaries.

Author Biography

Avir Sarkar, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India

Senior Resident, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India

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Published

2022-08-29

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