Recurrent primary fallopian tube carcinoma presenting with an appendiceal metastasis

Jacobus Moller,J I Basson,E Potgieter,J L Duminy

doi:10.4102/sajr.v15i3.376

Abstract

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Highlights

Primary fallopian tube carcinoma is a rare tumour, comprising less than 2% of female genital tract malignancies.[1] The incidence peaks between the fourth and sixth decades of life, with a median age of 55
Tubal carcinoma spreads in much the same way as ovarian carcinoma, primarily by exfoliation of malignant cells that implant throughout the peritoneal cavity.[3]
The initial staging of tubal carcinoma is based on the surgical findings at laparotomy

Summary

Introduction

Primary fallopian tube carcinoma is a rare tumour, comprising less than 2% of female genital tract malignancies.[1] The incidence peaks between the fourth and sixth decades of life, with a median age of 55. Its presenting symptoms may be non-specific, and it is not often diagnosed pre-operatively.[2] Clinical features include vaginal bleeding, abdominal pain, a pelvic mass and ascites.

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