Hypothyroidism presenting as torsion of a multicystic megaovary

Multicystic Ovaries in Untreated Pediatric Hypothyroidism : A Risk Factor for Ovarian Torsion

“…The review of the literature resulted in fewer than 10 cases reported to date [7,8]. In addition, acute ovarian torsion, as a complication of enlarged multicystic ovaries secondary to hypothyroidism, is rarely encountered in the pediatric age group [9,10].…”