[Torsion of the Fallopian tube causing acute abdominal pain in a young virgin girl].

BACKGROUND

Acute abdominal pain in female patients is a common condition often involving a gynaecological examination in order to establish an aetiological diagnosis.

MATERIAL: The case of a 14-year-old girl with acute abdominal pain caused by isolated torsion of the right tube is presented. The literature is reviewed according to the discussion on whether an undiseased tube can undergo torsion. Theories concerning the pathogenesis of torsion and the premises for accepting the fallopian tube as previously undiseased, are presented.

RESULTS AND INTERPRETATION: On the background of these premises we conclude that our patient might be the eighth case referred in the literature.