Gynecology & Obstetrics
Open Access

A rare case of uterine torsion in a postmenopausal woman

5^th International Conference on Gynecology and Obstetrics

October 08-10, 2018 | Zurich, Switzerland

Ho Ping Ling, S H M Siraj and Bernard Chern

KK Womens and Childrens Hospital, Singapore

Posters & Accepted Abstracts: Gynecol Obstet

Abstract :

We present a rare case of uterine torsion with myoma in postmenopausal lady in a tertiary centre, emphasizing the importance of high clinical suspicion and advanced radiological imaging in its management. A 52-year-old postmenopausal lady presented with abdominal pain and no bowel movements for 3 days. CT abdomen and pelvis showed uterine torsion whilst initial ultrasound pelvis was unremarkable. Patient underwent laparotomy total hysterectomy and bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy. Intra-operatively findings include torted, enlarged uterus with myoma. Post-operatively patient recovered well. Uterine torsion is an extremely uncommon cause of abdominal pain in women. However, it is a surgical emergency. Prompt identification and management are important to minimize associated morbidity and mortality. In this case, high clinical suspicion and advanced radiological imaging results in early identification and management.

Biography :

Ho Ping Ling is a 6th year Obsterics and Gynecology Trainee at the KK Women's and Children's Hospital, Singapore. She is passionate about reproductive medicine and minimally invasive surgery. Her area of research interests includes pre-genetic diagnosis, sexual dysfunction and in vitro maturation/fertilization. She is looking to collaborate in research on the topic of pre-genetic diagnosis. Prior to joining KK Hospital, she has completed her Graduation at the National University of Malaysia (UKM) where she also completed her Doctor of Medicine.

E-mail: pingling.ho@gmail.com