Tamby, MR and Juliana, MB and Wan Hamilton, WH and Hemlata, KG and Masir, N (2011) Primary adenocarcinoma of the fallopian tube mimicking pelvic inflammatory disease. Medicine & Health, 6 (2). pp. 139-142. ISSN 1823-2140
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Abstract
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.
Item Type: | Article |
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Keywords: | fallopian tube carcinoma; pelvic inflammatory disease; diagnosis. |
Journal: | Medicine & Health |
ID Code: | 5327 |
Deposited By: | Mr. Muhammad Wafi - |
Deposited On: | 09 Jul 2012 04:29 |
Last Modified: | 14 Dec 2016 06:38 |
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