CME Activity

Focus On: Pediatric and Adolescent Ovarian Torsion

Faculty

Jennifer Eng-Lunt, MD

Steven and Alexandra Cohen Children's Medical Center
New York

Heather Appelbaum, MD

Division of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology
Long Island Jewish Medical Center
Steven and Alexandra Cohen Children's Medical Center
New York

Jahn Avarello, MD

Interim Chief of Pediatric Emergency Medicine
Cohen Children's Medical Center of New York
Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine
Hofstra North Shore-Long Island Jewish School of Medicine

Accredited by

American College of Emergency Physicians

Course Description

After reading this Web-based article, the physician should be able to:
- Recognize and treat uncommon presentations of common pathology and common presentations of rare pathology so that physicians have exposure to these rare conditions.
- Discuss the presentation, evaluation, and treatment of pediatric and adolescent ovarian torsion.
- Discuss the pathophysiology of ovarian torsion.
- Explain the different radiologic modalities used to augment the diagnosis of ovarian torsion.
- Discuss the variable physical exam findings within the diagnosis of ovarian torsion.

Activity Details

Credit Types:	CME
Credit Amount:	1.0 Credits
Release Date:	2011-Nov-01
Expiration Date:	2014-Oct-31
Estimated Time for Completion:	1 hour
Registration Required:	No
Cost:	$10

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