Otjen Jeffrey,  Stanescu A. Luana,  Parisi Marguerite

Final Pr. ID: Poster #: SCI-052

Ovarian torsion in pediatrics is challenging to diagnose, both clinically and radiologically. Ultrasound is most commonly used to evaluate for this process, though there are no sonographic findings that are pathognomonic. One sonographic finding that has been infrequently reported in the literature is medialization of the ovary (defined as the ovary at or crossing the midline of the uterus), as the adnexal structures are drawn inwards by the twisted broad ligament. Knowledge of this finding in addition to the other more classic findings of torsion can be an important clue to the diagnosis. This study evaluates the presence of ovarian medialization in a large number of cases of known torsion. Read More

Authors:  Otjen Jeffrey , Stanescu A. Luana , Parisi Marguerite

Keywords:  Medialization, Ovary, Torsion, Ultrasound