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Published in: Abdominal Radiology 1/2004

01-01-2004

Acute torsion of uterine leiomyoma: CT features

Authors: C. Roy, G. Bierry, S. El Ghali, X. Buy, A. Rossini

Published in: Abdominal Radiology | Issue 1/2004

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Abstract

Acute torsion of a subserosal leiomyoma is a rare acute condition that is infrequently diagnosed preoperatively. It is a recognized surgical emergency, especially when additional systemic symptoms are associated. There are two main differential diagnoses: ovary/adnexal torsion and massive infarct inside a common leiomyoma. The diagnosis can be established by computed tomographic features. Ultrasound examination is less sensitive.
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Metadata
Title
Acute torsion of uterine leiomyoma: CT features
Authors
C. Roy
G. Bierry
S. El Ghali
X. Buy
A. Rossini
Publication date
01-01-2004
Publisher
Springer-Verlag
Published in
Abdominal Radiology / Issue 1/2004
Print ISSN: 2366-004X
Electronic ISSN: 2366-0058
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00261-004-0240-1

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