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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520 |a 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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