Isolated fallopian tube torsion in prepubertal females.
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چکیده
Isolated fallopian tube torsion is an uncommon diagnosis. It is particularly rare in the paediatric and post-menopausal age groups. It lacks pathognomonic symptoms, signs and imaging findings, yet each of these diagnostic steps plays a crucial role in early diagnosis. We describe two cases of isolated fallopian tube torsion in prepubertal females.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- The Medical journal of Malaysia
دوره 70 4 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2015