Incidental fallopian tube mesothelioma diagnosed at time of elective bilateral salpingectomy for sterilisation: A case report
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چکیده
•Incidental finding of a fallopian tube lesion at the time of bilateral salpingectomy•Histopathological appearance not consistent with mucinous or serous carcinoma, appearance of mesothelioma•Very rare known primary neoplasm of tubal mesothelium, favours an indolent course•Recommendation for prophylactic hysterectomy and bilateral oophorectomy•If nil further spread, generally nil further treatment is required.
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