Preoperative Diagnosis of Primary Fallopian Tube Carcinoma

Preoperative Sonographic Diagnosis of Primary Fallopian Tube Carcinoma

“…8 Lowimpedance vascular flow within the solid components has been observed in some cases. 9 The sonographic appearance in our patient is typical and is enhanced by the presence of bilateral hydrosalpinges. Bilateral disease in this case could represent contralateral spread or synchronous growths, although the presence of metastatic lymph nodes suggested the former.…”

Ultrasonographic Manifestations of Fallopian Tube Carcinoma in the Fimbriated End

“…9 Recently, ultrasonography has been recommended for the preoperative detection of fallopian tube carcinoma. [5][6][7][8] The most common ultrasonographic findings include a sausage- shaped cystic structure with papillary projections, a complex adnexal mass, or both. [5][6][7][8] Primary tubal tumors grow into the tubal lumen and distend it to a fusiform or sausage shape.…”

“…The lobulated or papillary appearance is explained by tumor filling the tube. [5][6][7][8][10][11][12][13] If associated with hydrosalpinx, the lesion may be very large because of tubular distension and will have both cystic and solid components; however, if the fluid drains through the uterus and vagina or only a trivial amount of fluid is produced, the ultrasonographic appearance will be that of a solid mass.…”

Fallopian Tube Carcinoma: A Review

“…Echogram shows a cystic mass with spaces and mural nodules, a sausage-shaped mass, or a multilobular mass with a cog-and-wheel appearance [55][56][57]. Low-impedance vascular flow within the solid components has been reported [58]. In addition, it was demonstrated that transvaginal ultrasound examination with color Doppler can detect areas of neovascularization within the fallopian tube and thus may aid in the preoperative diagnosis of PFTC.…”