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Ovarian torsion is caused by spontaneous twist of ovary and fallopian tube. Torsion of normal adnexal structures is more common in pediatric patients than.

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1 Ovarian torsion is caused by spontaneous twist of ovary and fallopian tube. Torsion of normal adnexal structures is more common in pediatric patients than in adults. Mean age is 10 to 11 years, primarily in premenarchal girls. Risk factors include preexisting ovarian masses, rapid uterine expansion such as first trimester, or immediately postpartum. Source: Introduction to Women's Imaging, Introduction to Diagnostic Radiology Citation: Elsayes KM, Oldham SA. Introduction to Diagnostic Radiology; 2015 Available at: Accessed: October 26, 2017 Copyright © 2017 McGraw-Hill Education. All rights reserved


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