MRI findings of isolated tubal torsions: case series of 12 patients: MRI findings suggesting isolated tubal torsions, correlating with surgical findings

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• 作者：Mari Sakuragi^a ; ^{sa3ku1ra2mari@yahoo.co.jp} ; Aki Kido^b ; ^{akikido@kuhp.kyoto-u.ac.jp} ; Yuki Himoto^b ; ^{yhimoto@kuhp.kyoto-u.ac.jp} ; Yusuke Onishi^c ; ^{no-pain.024-47.84@hotmail.co.jp} ; Kaori Togashi^b ; ^{ktogashi@kuhp.kyoto-u.ac.jp}
• 关键词：Fallopian tube ; Torsion ; MRI ; Fertility
• 刊名：Clinical Imaging
• 出版年：2017
• 出版时间：January-February 2017
• 年：2017
• 卷：41
• 期：Complete
• 页码：28-32
• 全文大小：435 K
• 卷排序：41

文摘

To investigate specific MRI findings for the prompt diagnosis of tubal torsion by reviewing 12 cases.MethodsThe MRI findings presenting surgically and pathologically proven isolated tubal torsion were evaluated.ResultsKey specific findings, including whirlpool sign and plicae tubaliae, were frequently associated with the diseases and were grouped for three types.ConclusionKnowledge of specific MRI findings and the types of tubal torsion may lead to a correct and prompt diagnosis, resulting in preservation of fertility.