Primary adenocarcinoma of the fallopian tube as an incidental finding during surgery in a postmenopausal patient with unspecific pelvic pain

Eur J Gynaecol Oncol. 2009;30(5):597-9.

Abstract

Primary fallopian tube carcinoma (PFTC) is a rare gynecologic neoplasm and is usually diagnosed late and presents classically with a characteristic group of symptoms. We describe a case of a 76-year-old woman who underwent TVS requested by the family physician due to unspecific pelvic pain. An adnexal mass was found with morphology associated with high levels of CA125 suggestive of a malignant tumor. During laparotomy, a mass located in the left tube was found. Histopathology confirmed PFTC. Total hysterectomy, salpingo-oophorectomy and adjuvant chemotherapy with carboplatin/paclitaxel were performed. The patient has not yet presented any signs of recurrence.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adenocarcinoma / diagnosis
  • Adenocarcinoma / pathology*
  • Adenocarcinoma / therapy
  • Aged
  • Fallopian Tube Neoplasms / diagnosis
  • Fallopian Tube Neoplasms / pathology*
  • Fallopian Tube Neoplasms / therapy
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Incidental Findings
  • Pelvic Pain / etiology*
  • Pelvic Pain / surgery
  • Postmenopause