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P143Primary bilateral fallopian tube cancer – case report
Author(s) -
Wojcieszyn M.,
Błaszczyk K.,
Biernat M.,
Krzystyniak M.,
Poreba R.
Publication year - 2000
Publication title -
ultrasound in obstetrics and gynecology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 3.202
H-Index - 141
eISSN - 1469-0705
pISSN - 0960-7692
DOI - 10.1046/j.1469-0705.2000.00004-1-142.x
Subject(s) - medicine , fallopian tube cancer , fallopian tube , laparotomy , pelvic examination , abdomen , pelvis , uterus , vagina , ovarian cancer , cancer , surgery
Fallopian tube cancer is one of the rarest neoplasm of female reproductive tract. Primary, bilateral presence of the cancer is especially rare. Diagnostic difficulties cause, that it is often found in very advanced state. The authors have presented the case of primary bilateral cancer of the fallopian tube, qualified to surgical treatment on the base of sonographic examination. 57 years‐old women was examined using transvaginal ultrasound due to increasing pain in the lower part of the abdomen and abnormal discharge out of the vagina. During the examination fluid in the uterus cavity and cystic, oblong, winding structures in both adnexa, looking like distended oviducts were found. Typical ovary tissue wasn't visible. On the base of history and examination laparotomy was ordered. During the surgery multiple adhesions in the pelvis and extended fluid filled fallopian tubes were found. The hysterectomy and bilateral adnexectomy was performed. Pathological examination revealed presence of bilateral papillary adenocarcinoma of the fallopian tubes. Out of the oviduct no neoplastic cells was found. Conclusion Extended fluid filled oviducts found during sonographic examination may be the first sign of fallopian tube cancer.