Ovarian torsion of a large mature cystic teratoma complicating early pregnancy: a rare case report
Ovarian torsion due to a MCT in early pregnancy is a rare but important differential diagnosis for acute abdominal pain. Prompt recognition and surgical intervention are vital to preserving maternal health and supporting pregnancy continuation.
Authors
- Tecla Lyamuya (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0006-3814-2217)
- Alex Mremi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7226-0168)
- Bariki Lawrence Mchome (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4788-8660)
- Lacatus Nyombi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0008-4822-486X)
- John Lugata
- Eusebious Maro
Institutions
- Kilimanjaro Christian Medical Centre (TZ)
Publication Details
- Journal
- International Journal of Surgery Case Reports
- Published
- 2026-01-08
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1097/rc9.0000000000000070
- Primary Topic
- Ovarian cancer diagnosis and treatment
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00