Gynecology: practice question

A OBG question in the style of the NEET PG paper. Answer it first, then read why the right option is right and why each of the others is wrong.

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OBG · Gynecology

Sample item

What is a common symptom of ovarian torsion?

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The answer and the reasoning

D. Sudden unilateral pelvic pain

Ovarian torsion compromises ovarian blood flow and typically presents with sudden severe unilateral pelvic pain, often with nausea and vomiting.

Option by option

  • A. Chronic cough

    Chronic cough does not localize to an ovary.

  • B. Painless jaundice

    Jaundice suggests hepatobiliary disease.

  • C. Mild dandruff

    Dandruff is a scalp condition unrelated to torsion.

  • D. Sudden unilateral pelvic pain (correct)

    Correct: abrupt unilateral pelvic pain is typical of torsion.

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What is the answer to this OBG question?

The best answer is D, Sudden unilateral pelvic pain. Ovarian torsion compromises ovarian blood flow and typically presents with sudden severe unilateral pelvic pain, often with nausea and vomiting.

Why is "Chronic cough" not the answer?

Chronic cough does not localize to an ovary.

Why is "Painless jaundice" not the answer?

Jaundice suggests hepatobiliary disease.

Why is "Mild dandruff" not the answer?

Dandruff is a scalp condition unrelated to torsion.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Gynecology in OBG. The correct option holds because: Correct: abrupt unilateral pelvic pain is typical of torsion.

How hard is this question?

We tag it as an application question: it asks you to use a fact on a patient or a finding. The tag is our own editorial judgement, not an official difficulty rating, so read the reason for every option, not only the answer.

How should I study Gynecology?

Learn management algorithms as steps: PPH, eclampsia, ectopic pregnancy. Then use the flashcards and the other OBG questions on this site to test what stuck.

Is this a real NEET PG question?

No. It is an original practice item (editorial status: sample, version 1). NextPrep does not publish recalled or leaked questions, and independent faculty review of this item has not been completed yet, so confirm important facts in a standard textbook.