J Korean Radiol Soc.  2001 Oct;45(4):393-397. 10.3348/jkrs.2001.45.4.393.

Primary Malignant Tumor of the Fallopian Tube: CT and MR Features

• Kahng YR
• Kim JK
• Cho KS

• KMID: 1832934
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.3348/jkrs.2001.45.4.393

Abstract

PURPOSE
To determine the radiologic features of primary malignant tumors of the fallopian tube.
MATERIALS AND METHODS
By observing six computed tomograms and one MR image, we determined the radiologic features of seven pathologically proven primary malignant tumors of the fallopian tube. The location, size, internal appearances (cystic/mixed/solid) of the tumor were analysed, and the presence or absence of ipsilateral ovary, hydrosalpinx, intrauterine fluid collection, pelvic ascites and lymphadenopathy were determined.
RESULTS
All seven tumors were located in unilateral adnexa. Their mean diameter was 3.5 (range, 1.5-6) cm, and their morphological appearance was solid in five cases and mixed in two. In no case were ipsilateral ovaries identified. Hydrosalpinx was noted in four cases (57%) and intrauterine fluid collection in five (71%). Pelvic ascites and lymphadenopathy were each observed in one case (14%).
CONCLUSION
Although it is difficult to differentiate between primary malignent tumors of the fallopian tube and other adnexal tumors, a pelvic mass with hydrosalpinx and intrauterine fluid collection suggests a primary malignant tumor of the fallopian tube.

Keyword

Fallopian tubes; Fallopian tubes, neoplasms; Fallopian tubes, MR

MeSH Terms

Ascites
Fallopian Tubes*
Female
Lymphatic Diseases
Ovary