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The MRI whirlpool sign in the diagnosis of ovarian torsion

Year: 2012

Type: article

Abstract: Clinical symptoms and signs of ovarian torsion are often nonspecific, and imaging studies have a crucial role in making an accurate timely diagnosis. Ultrasound with color Doppler is often the initial investigation. However, as illustrated in our case, a normal Doppler study cannot exclude the diagnosis of ovarian torsion, and MRI should be performed if a high degree of concern for ovarian torsion persists. We report a case of a case of an 18-year-old female who was diagnosed with ovarian torsion on MRI. To the best of our knowledge, "whirlpool sign on MRI" has not been reported previously. If this sign is present, a specific diagnosis of ovarian torsion can be made.

Source: Radiology Case Reports

DOI: 10.2484/rcr.v7i3.731

Authors: Nitin P. Ghonge, Chandana Lall, Bharat Aggarwal, Puneet Bhargava

Institutions: University of California, Irvine, University of Washington, VA Puget Sound Health Care System

Language: English

Topic: Gynecological conditions and treatments

Subfield: Obstetrics and Gynecology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $600