Ovarian Teratoma with Torsion Masquerading as Intussusception in 4-Year-Old Child
[Article]
Smith, Carl J; Bey, Tareg; Emil, Sherif; Wichelhaus, Christoph; Lotfipour, Shahram
Background: Ovarian torsion (OT) occurs primarily in women of child-bearing age, but is rare in the pediatric population. The clinical presentation often consists of nonspecific abdominal complaints making the diagnosis difficult. Radiologic and sonographic evidence can be misleading. Although the delay in diagnosis from symptom onset is common, rapid diagnosis of ovarian torsion is imperative to prevent morbidity.
2008
Western Journal of Emergency Medicine: Integrating Emergency Care with Population Health
9/4
Smith, Carl J; Bey, Tareg; Emil, Sherif; Wichelhaus, Christoph; Lotfipour, Shahram