Torsion of the Non-Pregnant Uterus as Diagnosed by X-Ray

Abstract

Torsion of the non-pregnant uterus is rarely seen in the human. Most reports in the literature concern pathologic (rotation exceeding 45^o) torsion of the pregnant uterus (1, 2). Fibroma of the uterus is found in a great number of these cases (3). Abdominal pain is the major symptom and diagnosis is generally established at an inevitable laparotomy. In the present case a torsion of the uterus was evident preoperatively by abdominal X-ray examination.