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Indian Journal of Pathology: Research and Practice

Volume  7, Issue 5, May 2018, Pages 708-711
 

Review Article

Primary Tubal Serous Cystadenocarcinoma: A Rare Gynaecological Malignancy

Muniyappa Usha1, Rau Aarathi R.2, Mir Tahmida Ali3

1Assisstant Professor 2Professor 3Post Graduate, Department of Pathology, M.S. Ramaiah Medical College, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560054, India.

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DOI: DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.21088/ijprp.2278.148X.7518.24

Abstract

 Introduction: Carcinoma of the fallopian tube is a rare pelvic malignancy accounting for only 0.3 to 1.1% of all gynaecological cancers with less than 1500 cases reported in the  literature [1,2]. Primary fallopian tube carcinoma isprovisionally misdiagnosed as ovarian carcinoma due to its rarity and symptom overlap.

Case Report: We present the case of a 55 years old female whopresented with complaints of an abdominal mass. After imaging and examination,she was clinically diagnosed as a left adnexal mass most probably of ovarian origin. During diagnostic laparotomy, an adnexal mass with hemoperitoneum was noted. Total abdominal hysterectomy with bilateral salpingo-oophorectomywith lymph node dissection was done and sent for histopathological examination. On gross examination, both the ovaries were uninvolved and tumour masseswere seen in both fallopian tubes, larger in the left tube.After extensive sampling and microscopic examination, a histological diagnosis of papillary serous cystadenocarcinoma of the fallopian tube was given. 

Conclusion: In conclusion, a case of primary fallopian tube carcinoma, although rare should be taken as a possibility for any adnexal mass. Early clinical suspicion followed by prompt investigations will lead to early diagnosis and a better survival. 

Keywords: Primary; Fallopian Tube Malignancy; Papillary Cystadenocarcinoma.


Corresponding Author : Tahmida Ali, Post Graduate, Department of Pathology, M.S. Ramaiah Medical College, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560054, India.