article · International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics

Ovarian torsion–detorsion in a 10‐year premenarchial female with chronic recurrent abdominal pain misdiagnosed as ‘ <i>ama‐afo</i> ’ in a suburb: A case report

Emeka Philip Igbodike
Akaninyene Eseme Ubom
Rita Obiageli Maduako
Joseph Ifeanyichukwu Ikechebelu
Uchenna Onwudiegwu
Andrea O Akinjo
George Uchenna Eleje
Ijeoma Chinyere Iwuala
C C Anunobi

2024University of Lagos

Abstract

Synopsis This case involved a 10‐year‐old female with recurrent abdominal pain misdiagnosed as ‘ama‐afo’. Intraoperative findings showed a left‐sided strangulated/gangrenous tubo‐ovarian mass twisted four times on its pedicle.

Research topics

Ovarian cancer diagnosis and treatment

Sustainable Development Goals

5Gender Equality

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DOI: 10.1002/ijgo.15460

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