Primary adenocarcinoma of the fallopian tube mimicking pelvic inflammatory disease.

Primary adenocarcinoma of the fallopian tube mimicking pelvic inflammatory disease.

Primary fallopian tube carcinomas are rare and are difficult to diagnose preoperatively. We describe a fallopian tube carcinoma in a 50-year-old lady who presented with symptoms of pelvic inflammatory disease. Ultrasound examination showed bilateral hydrosalphinx. However, CT scan showed features su...

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Main Authors: Tamby, MR (Author), Juliana, MB (Author), Wan Hamilton, WH (Author), Hemlata, KG (Author), Masir, N (Author)
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Penerbit UKM, 2011-06.
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Summary:Primary fallopian tube carcinomas are rare and are difficult to diagnose preoperatively. We describe a fallopian tube carcinoma in a 50-year-old lady who presented with symptoms of pelvic inflammatory disease. Ultrasound examination showed bilateral hydrosalphinx. However, CT scan showed features suggestive of a malignant ovarian tumour. At surgery, a markedly dilated left fallopian tube was found and histopathological examination confirmed the presence of a primary serous adenocarcinoma. The uterus and both ovaries were free of tumour. This report highlights that carcinoma of the fallopian tube should be considered as a differential diagnosis in females who present with lower abdominal pain.

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