Ectopic ovary with torsion: uncommon diagnosis made by ultrasound

Castro, Adham do Amaral e; Morandini, Fernando; Calixto, Caroline Paludo; Barros, Wagner Haese; Nakatani, Edson Tetsuya; Castro, Allan do Amaral e

doi:10.1590/0100-3984.2014.0031

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“…The differential diagnosis of ovarian torsion includes appendicitis, diverticulitis, renal colic, pelvic inflammatory disease, corpus luteum cyst, and endometriosis (2,(9)(10)(11)(12)(13)(14) . The definitive diagnosis is made on the basis of laparoscopic findings (8) .…”

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Twist and shout: magnetic resonance imaging findings in ovarian torsion

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Adnexal torsion is characterized by partial or complete rotation of the suspensory ligament of the ovary and its corresponding vascular pedicle, resulting in vascular impairment that can culminate in hemorrhagic infarction, as well as necrosis of the ovary and fallopian tube. Because there are myriad causes of acute pelvic pain, the differential diagnosis of ovarian torsion is often challenging. Consequently, radiologists should be familiar with the main imaging findings. In this regard, there are typical signs of ovarian torsion on magnetic resonance imaging, including increased ovarian volume with stromal edema and peripheral distribution of the ovarian follicles, as well as thickening of the fallopian tube, an adnexal mass (causal factor) that shifts toward the midline, and the classic, pathognomonic “whirlpool sign”. The objective of this essay was to review and illustrate the various magnetic resonance imaging findings in ovarian torsion.

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“…The importance of imaging methods in the diagnosis of congenital malformations ( 1 - 3 ) , especially in fetal medicine ( 4 - 7 ) , has been the objective of a series of recent studies conducted in Brazil. Because of improvements in image resolution, together with the development of tissue-specific contrast agents, increases in the speed of image acquisition, and the availability of software for image processing, as well as its wide field of view, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) has become an important tool in fetal diagnostics.…”

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Evaluation of the fetal abdomen by magnetic resonance imaging. Part 1: malformations of the abdominal cavity

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Although ultrasound continues to be the mainstay modality for the evaluation of fetal disorders, fetal magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) has often been used as a valuable adjunct in recent years. The exponential growth of the use of fetal MRI has been facilitated by technological advancements such as ultrafast T2-weighted sequences and diffusion-weighted imaging. Fetal MRI can achieve results that are comparable to or better than those of ultrasound, particularly in cases of maternal obesity, severe oligohydramnios, or abnormal fetal position. Because of its superior soft tissue contrast, wide field of view, and multiplanar imaging, fetal MRI is able to evaluate the large fetal organs, such as the lungs, liver, bowel, and kidneys. In addition, fetal MRI allows large or complex malformations to be examined, facilitating the understanding of the malformation within the context of the body as a whole. Initial fetal MRI studies were focused on the central nervous system. With advances in software and hardware, fetal MRI gained importance in the evaluation of the fetal abdomen. The purpose of this article is to review the recent literature and developments in MRI evaluation of the fetal abdomen, with an emphasis on imaging aspects, protocols, and common clinical indications.

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“…The importance of imaging methods in the diagnosis of congenital malformations ( 1 - 3 ) , and especially in fetal medicine ( 4 - 7 ) , has been the objective of a series of recent studies conducted in Brazil. Ultrasound continues to be the preferred method for evaluating fetal malformations because of its wide acceptance, low cost, and low risk for the mother and fetus.…”

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Evaluation of the fetal abdomen by magnetic resonance imaging. Part 2: abdominal wall defects and tumors

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Although ultrasound is still the gold standard for the assessment of fetal malformations, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) has gained great prominence in recent years. In situations in which ultrasound has low sensitivity, such as maternal obesity, abdominal scarring, and oligohydramnios, MRI has proven to be a safe and accurate method. Regarding fetal abdominal wall defects, MRI appears to be widely used in the prognostic assessment of gastroschisis with intestinal atresia or of complications of omphalocele, allowing better perinatal management and parental counseling. In addition, MRI allows the assessment of local invasion of fetal abdominal tumors, with significant prognostic value for the postnatal period. In this article, we review the main MRI findings in the evaluation of fetal abdominal wall defects and tumors.

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Ectopic ovary with torsion: uncommon diagnosis made by ultrasound

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Twist and shout: magnetic resonance imaging findings in ovarian torsion

Twist and shout: magnetic resonance imaging findings in ovarian torsion

Evaluation of the fetal abdomen by magnetic resonance imaging. Part 1: malformations of the abdominal cavity

Evaluation of the fetal abdomen by magnetic resonance imaging. Part 2: abdominal wall defects and tumors

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