Serial sectioning of the fallopian tube allows for improved identification of primary fallopian tube carcinoma

Primary fallopian tube carcinoma: a case report

Primary cancer of the fallopian tube is very rare and their preoperative diagnosis is difficult due to the lack of specific symptoms. We report a case in a patient aged 42 years, discovered after abdominopelvic mass. Total surgery was performed, followed by platinum-based chemotherapy. The authors report a review of the literature regarding the epidemiology, diagnosis, treatment and prognosis o...

Primary hydatid cyst of the fallopian tube: A case report

Background: Human hydatid disease is caused by echinococcus granulosus and has a global distribution. It mainly affects the liver, but can involve other organs. In this paper, we present a case of a primary hydatid cyst of the fallopian tube. Case presentation: A 69-year-old (gravida 16, para 16 woman) with abdominal pain and urinary frequency was presented to the Gynecology Clinic of Imam Kho...

FALLOPIAN TUBE BLOCKAGE Fallopian Tube Occlusion, Fallopian Tubal Obstruction, Bilateral Tube Obstruction, Unilateral Tube Obstruction

Fallopian tube carcinoma--a review.

Although a common site of metastases, primary fallopian tube carcinoma comprises only 0.3% of all gynaecological malignancies. Presenting symptoms are variable and non-specific, with preoperative diagnosis rarely entertained. The FIGO system assigns nearly two-thirds of patients to stage I or II and is based on surgical staging criteria similar to those for ovarian cancer. Likewise, management ...

Primary carcinoma of the fallopian tube; report of two cases.

Primary fallopian tube carcinoma (PFTC) is a rare tumor that histologically and clinically resembles epithelial ovarian cancer. PFTC has a worse prognosis than ovarian cancer as it is not routinely suspected and so treatment may be delayed. The early clinical manifestations and a prompt investigation can often lead to a correct diagnosis at an early stage. The preoperative diagnosis is usually ...