Predictive Value of Single or Combined Ultrasound Signs in the Diagnosis of Ovarian Torsion

Abstract

Ultrasound has a high PPV as a first-choice imaging modality in the diagnosis of adnexal torsion. The combinations of the following 4 statistically significant ultrasound signs, consisting of an abnormal position, relative enlargement of the index ovary, a twisted vascular pedicle, and the follicular edema ring sign, substantially narrow the imaging differential diagnosis in such cases. The presence of vascular pedicle twisting and the follicular ring sign was highly associated with a positive ovarian torsion diagnosis, with 100% specificity.