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, Juliana, MB, Wan Hamilton, WH, Hemlata, KG, Masir, N
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Penerbit UKM 2011
Online Access:http://journalarticle.ukm.my/5327/
http://journalarticle.ukm.my/5327/
http://journalarticle.ukm.my/5327/1/12-MS_127_%28139-142%29.pdf
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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.