Open AccessMature teratoma containing carcinoid tumour arising within a fallopian tube
Author(s) -
Jessica Preshaw,
Toshi Sherpa,
Joya Pawade,
Sanjay Vyas
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
bmj case reports
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.231
H-Index - 26
ISSN - 1757-790X
DOI - 10.1136/bcr-2018-227630
Subject(s) - medicine , salpingectomy , fallopian tube , hysterectomy , presentation (obstetrics) , surgery , general surgery , laparoscopy , oophorectomy , gynecology , pregnancy , ectopic pregnancy , genetics , biology
A 52-year-old woman with a background of vaginal hysterectomy for heavy menstrual bleeding underwent an elective laparoscopic adhesiolysis, left salpingo-oophorectomy for left-sided pelvic pain, and a right salpingectomy. Despite a grossly normal appearance, histology revealed a rare presentation of mature teratoma with insular carcinoid tumour arising from the left fallopian tube. Even though the salpingectomy was thought to be curative, the patient underwent a second operation to remove her remaining right ovary as a precaution against malignant spread. In light of limited information in such rare cases, counselling on best management and discussion of risks to guide patient decision making remains challenging.