Ovarian torsion (adnexal torsion) is a medical emergency. It occurs when the ovary or ligaments that support the ovaries and fallopian tubes twist, cutting off the blood supply to your ovary ...

Ovarian torsion occurs when the tissue supporting ... but actually were tumors called teratomas, which typically are benign. The first available surgery date was Aug. 2. "She was beyond herself ...

All patients were diagnosed with ovarian or tubal torsion in the operating room. The researchers determined that 30% of cases involved delayed diagnosis; 73% had visited the ED within 7 days ...