04/01/2026
This "Before and After" comparison offers a chilling look at the mechanics of Ovarian Torsion, a true gynecological emergency.
Top Panel: We see the reproductive anatomy in a relatively neutral state. The uterus sits centrally, flanked by the ovaries. However, the curved arrows indicate the potential for rotation—a risk that increases if the o***y is weighed down by a cyst or mass, making it unstable.
Bottom Panel: The consequences of that rotation are immediate and severe. The o***y on the right has twisted around its supporting ligaments (the adnexa). The deep purple and black discoloration is the key takeaway here—it signifies hemorrhagic infarction.
When the o***y twists, it acts like a tourniquet. First, it cuts off venous outflow, causing the organ to engorge with blood. As the twist tightens, arterial inflow is blocked, starving the tissue of oxygen. The dark color represents necrosis (tissue death). Without rapid surgical detorsion, the o***y is lost. This image captures why sudden, sharp pelvic pain requires immediate ER evaluation—because "time is o***y!" ⏳
