Isolated torsion of the fallopian tube in premenarcheal girls

Torsión aislada de trompa de falopio en niñas prepúberes

Isolated torsion of the fallopian tube is a rare cause of abdominal pain. We report on two premenarcheal girls, ages 10 and 13 years, who presented with clinical manifestations compatible with acute appendicitis, in whom, torsion of the right tube with signs of necrosis was evidenced during surgical intervention. This condition should be considered in all girls with acute abdominal pain to avoid irreversible damage to the tube.

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