Pseudoxanthomatous Salpingitis: A Rare Granulomatous Pathology of the Fallopian Tube

J Hum Reprod Sci. 2024 Jan-Mar;17(1):58-60. doi: 10.4103/jhrs.jhrs_174_23. Epub 2024 Mar 28.

Abstract

Uncommon presentations of granulomatous salpingitis are pseudoxanthoma salpingitis (PSX) and xanthogranulomatous salpingitis (XGS). The clinical features and image modalities can mimic ovarian malignancy. Thus, a proper pre-operative evaluation of this entity is vital to avoid radical treatment. Here, we report a case of a 31-year-old woman with primary infertility diagnosed with pseudoxanthoma salpinx. This patient was a known case of endometriosis and presented with gross ascites.

Keywords: Ascites; endometriosis; infertility; pseudoxanthomatous salpingitis; tubal pathology.

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