Torsion of the Hydatids of Morgagni: A Case Report

Abstract

Hydatids of Morgagni are pedunculated cysts situated close to the fimbriated end

of the fallopian tube. They are usually incidental findings and rarely cause clinically significant.

The 12-year-old girl presented with acute right lower abdominal pain with nausea and vomiting

that made suspected the clinical diagnosis of acute appendicitis. Emergency laparotomy

was performed. The operation revealed normal appendix, normal both ovaries and Fallopian

tubes but torsion of 2 hydatids of Morgagni around each other pedicles and mesosalpinx to

form true knots at the right side. Detorsion, cystectomy and appendectomy were done. The

postoperative course was uneventful.