Fallopian Tube Cancer — Diagnosis and Treatment
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Fallopian tube tumors are rare with an incidence of 3.6 per one million. Fallopian tube carcinoma is of epithelial origin and share similar pathogenesis mechanisms with epithelial ovarian cancer. Early obstruction of the fallopian tube results in rapid onset of symptoms such as abdominal pain and distension and patients with fallopian tube carcinoma usually present at an early stage. Treatment of choice for early stage fallopian tube carcinoma is surgical removal of the tumor and any involved pelvic structures.
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