Adenocarcinoma of the Fallopian Tube

Epidemiology

• Historically a small fraction (5% or less) of pelvic serous carcinomas relative to the ovary; however, with the attention being paid to the distal tube (using the section and extensively examine the fimbriated end [SEE-FIM] protocol) as a source of many high-grade serous carcinomas, the incidence is presumed to be much higher.

• Linked to chronic tubal inflammation.

• Up to 30% have been reported to be associated with BRCA1 or BRCA2 germ-line mutations.