Isolated tubal torsion associated with hydrosalpinx

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Isolated tubal torsion associated with hydrosalpinx Esra Tamburaci1,* 1Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Antalya Training and Research Hospital, 07100 Antalya, Turkey *Correspondence: dresratamburaci@gmail.com (Esra Tamburaci) Academic Editor: Michael H. Dahan Submitted: 13 March 2021 Revised: 27 March 2021 Accepted: 8 April 2021 Published: 7 January 2022 Abstract Background: Isolated tubal torsion associated with hydrosalpinx is a rare pathology. Our aim was to analyze clinical and imaging features. Case: A 15-year-old girl was admitted to the gynecological emergency department with lower abdominal pain. She was virgin and did not have gynecological examination. In ultrasonography a 10 cm cystic lumen was observed in the right tube. Right salpingectomy was performed. In the pathological examination, there was ischemic changes due to torsion. Conclusion: Isolated tubal torsion is extremely rare in early adolescent period. Early surgical intervention after diagnosis is important for fertility. Keywords: Tubal torsion; Hydrosalpinx; Salpingectomy