Torsion of a Myomatous, Non-gravid Uterus: CT Findings

Authors

  • Elizabeth Hui Ting Cheong
  • Tien Jin Tan
  • Kang Min Wong

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3941/jrcr.v12i4.3360

Keywords:

Uterine torsion, adnexal torsion, ovarian torsion, computed tomography, ultrasonography, genitourinary

Abstract

Uterine torsion is a rare condition which is part of a spectrum of gynecological emergencies. If diagnosis is delayed or the condition is left untreated, severe consequences such as infertility and life-threatening complications can arise. As presenting features are often non-specific and can be similar to commonly encountered gastrointestinal and urinary conditions, computed tomography is usually the first imaging modality utilized in an emergency setting. It is therefore important that the radiologist is familiar with recognizing computed tomography features of uterine torsion. We share our findings in a patient with uterine torsion in a non-gravid uterus, diagnosed on contrast-enhanced computed tomography with multiplanar reconstruction.

Author Biographies

Elizabeth Hui Ting Cheong

Senior Resident

Department of Radiology, Changi General Hospital, Singapore

Mailing Address: Department of Radiology, Changi General Hospital

2 Simei Street 3

Singapore 529889

Phone Number: +65-6850484

Fax Number: +65-62601703

Tien Jin Tan

Consultant

Department of Radiology, Changi General Hospital, Singapore

Mailing Address: Department of Radiology, Changi General Hospital

2 Simei Street 3

Singapore 529889

Phone Number: +65-68504849

Fax Number: +65-62601703

Kang Min Wong

Consultant

Department of Radiology, Changi General Hospital, Singapore

Mailing Address: Department of Radiology, Changi General Hospital

2 Simei Street 3

Singapore 529889

Phone Number: +65-68504849

Fax Number: +65-62601703

Published

2018-04-26

Issue

Section

Obstetric & Gynecologic Radiology