Acute pain Flashcards
1
Q
How does ovarian torsion present
A
Acute onset colicky deep abdo pain
Vomiting and nausea
Pain associated with exercise
Fever if necrosis
2
Q
How to investigate ovarian torsion
A
US showing free fluid called whirlpool sign
3
Q
Management of ovarian torsion
A
Laparascopy
4
Q
When does ovarian torsion become adnexial torsion
A
Fallopian tubes involved
5
Q
Risk factors for ovarian torsion
A
Cysts
Cancer
OHSS
6
Q
Pathophysiology of toxic shock syndrome
A
Tampons provide favourable conditions for toxic shock syndrome toxin-1 producing strain of staphylococcus
7
Q
How are ruptured ovarian cysts invesitgated
A
TVUSS
