Abstract:Introduction: Uterine torsion is a rare gynecological emergency, defined as torsion of the uterus greater than 45° around its axis. Case reports describe torsion either in the gravid uterus or in postmenopausal women, yet rarely in the non-gravid, premenopausal uterus. This report describes the case of uterine torsion secondary to a large pedunculated fibroid in a 34-year-old nulliparous woman.
Case Report:The patient presented with sudden onset of severe left sided abdominal pain which started during mild exe… Show more
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