Torsion of the uterine appendages in a 12-year-old girl

Introduction. The uterine appendage torsion (UAT) is an urgent pathology accompanied by a painful abdominal syndrome and requiring urgent diagnostic and therapeutic measures. In childhood, UAT develops mainly due to organic causes and due to the specific location of internal organs in children. The literature data on organ-preserving surgeries in the long-lasting UAT is very controversial and dubious. There are no objective criteria for assessing ovarian viability after detorsion what impacts the selection of surgical intervention tactics - unjustified adnexectomy may be performed.

Clinical case. Girl P., 12 years old, was admitted to the hospital with a clinical picture of long-lasting torsion of the uterus appendages. Right uterine appendages were detorsed. The child was under observation. In two years, laparoscopic appendectomy was performed for chronic appendicitis. When examining pelvic organs, the right ovary was found reduced in size compared to the left one; there were no macroscopically visible changes; single follicles were visualized in it; the fallopian tube was not changed.

Conclusion. A painful sensation before surgery indicates that the uterus appendages are viable; if there is no abdominal pain, necrosis of the ovary and fallopian tube may be suspected. A surgical tactics is chosen on making a comprehensive analysis of clinical and instrumental findings.