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Ovarian Torsion: Sensitivity and Specificity

Introduction: Torsion of the ovary blocks venous outflow (and less commonly arterial inflow), leading to swelling of the ovary and subsequent occlusion of arterial blood flow. In adults, 94% of ovarian torsions were from masses (half cysts and half neoplasms). However, >50% of torsions in children < 15 years of age occur in normal ovaries.

See UpToDate http://www.utdol.com/online/content/topic.do?topicKey=gyn_surg/5273

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Sensitive and Specific Findings

Finding SensitivitySpecificity Comments, Study
Doppler Ultrasound Edit 93%98%

The findings may be decreased or absent venous and/or arterial flow - here the criterion is simply any abnormality.

Study: J Ultrasound Med 2001 Oct;20(10):1083-9. PMID 11587015

Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol 2002 Aug 5;104(1):64-6. PMID 12128265

Sensitive Findings

Finding SensitivitySpecificity Comments, Study
Ovarian Mass by Ultrasound Edit Sensitivity = 100%

Only 15 patients. No specificity.

Study: J Ultrasound Med 2001 Oct;20(10):1083-9. PMID 11587015

Fluid in Cul-de-Sac Edit Sensitivity = 87%

(By ultrasound)

Study: J Ultrasound Med 2001 Oct;20(10):1083-9. PMID 11587015