TORSION OF A GIANT OVARIAN CYST DURING PREGNANCY: ABOUT A CLINICAL CASE.
*Dr. A. Benani, M. Bouterfas, M. Serroukh Pr. M. Yousfi and Pr. S. Bargach
ABSTRACT
Ovarian torsion is a serious complication and is a surgical emergency. We report the case of a patient who developed ovarian torsion during the first trimester of her pregnancy. The objective is to show the difficulties of diagnosis and the advantage of early management. Follow-up and rapid transfer of the patient led to preservation of the ovary (detorsion + cystectomy). Postoperative preventive tocolysis with progestins and antiprostaglandins and a rigorous follow-up at the prenatal consultation allowed to maintain the pregnancy.
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