Rare cause of abdominal pain in the third trimester: uterine torsion.
Obstetrics and gynaecology
Pregnancy
Journal
BMJ case reports
ISSN: 1757-790X
Titre abrégé: BMJ Case Rep
Pays: England
ID NLM: 101526291
Informations de publication
Date de publication:
09 Oct 2023
09 Oct 2023
Historique:
pmc-release:
09
10
2025
medline:
13
10
2023
pubmed:
12
10
2023
entrez:
9
10
2023
Statut:
epublish
Résumé
The occurrence of uterine torsion is rare, as the uterus is supported in place by the uterine ligaments. When occurring during pregnancy, it is associated with increased perinatal mortality and maternal morbidity. We report a case of uterine torsion in a 36-week pregnant woman with a history of one previous caesarean section who presented with acute abdominal pain and signs of fetal distress. A 180 degree uterine torsion was recognised during emergency caesarean section with detorsion done prior to delivery and the baby was delivered in good condition. This case highlights the importance of prompt recognition and decision-making in managing this rare obstetric emergency to achieve a successful maternal and foetal outcome.
Identifiants
pubmed: 37813552
pii: 16/10/e255325
doi: 10.1136/bcr-2023-255325
pmc: PMC10565335
pii:
doi:
Types de publication
Case Reports
Journal Article
Langues
eng
Sous-ensembles de citation
IM
Informations de copyright
© BMJ Publishing Group Limited 2023. No commercial re-use. See rights and permissions. Published by BMJ.
Déclaration de conflit d'intérêts
Competing interests: None declared.