D efinition — A benign neoplasm of the distal tube. Clinical Features Epidemiology Adenofibromas are thought to be relatively common entities within the fallopian tube and are found predominantly within the fimbriated end of the tube. You’re Reading a Preview…
PITFALL D efinition — Hormonally induced changes that occur within the epithelium of the gynecologic tract (typically secondary to pregnancy). Clinical Features Epidemiology Arias-Stella effect is most commonly seen in the background of pregnancy; however, it can be seen in…
D efinition — Mechanical interruption of the adnexal arterial and/or venous blood flow by mechanical factors. Clinical Features Epidemiology Rare (reported in as few as 1 in every 1.5 million women), can occur at any age but usually in reproductive-age…
D efinition — Granulomatous inflammation of the fallopian tube. Clinical Features Epidemiology Granulomatous salpingitis is uncommon. The granulomatous inflammation may be secondary to infectious causes ( Mycobacterium tuberculosis , actinomyces, and parasitic infections) or noninfectious causes (sarcoid, Crohn's disease, or…
D efinition — A proliferation of smooth muscle with accompanying epithelium in the fallopian tube, analogous to adenomyosis/adenomyoma seen within the uterus. Clinical Features Epidemiology Salpingitis isthmica nodosum (SIN) is a relatively common phenomenon seen in up to 11% of…
D efinition — The chronic phase of pelvic inflammatory disease. Clinical Features Epidemiology Follicular salpingitis is the chronic phase of pelvic inflammatory disease, which is common in the United States (as well as the remainder of the world). The majority…
D efinition — An admixture of inflammatory cells and histiocytes within the fallopian tube. Clinical Features Epidemiology Xanthogranulomatous salpingitis is an uncommon entity. It is most commonly seen in association with pelvic inflammatory disease, extensive endometriosis, and intrauterine contraceptive devices.…
D efinition — Accumulation of histiocytic cells within the fallopian tube in association with pelvic endometriosis. Clinical Features Epidemiology Pseudoxanthomatous salpingiosis is an uncommon entity that may be found in association with endometriosis. You’re Reading a Preview Become a Clinical…
D efinition — A developmental rest of adrenal tissue in the adnexal soft tissue. Clinical FeatureS Epidemiology Can be seen at all ages and in up to one fourth of fallopian tubes examined. Presumably adrenal rests are misplaced deposits of…
D efinition — A tumor composed of a morphologically and immunohistochemically distinct cell type with features of smooth muscle and melanocytic differentiation. Clinical Features Epidemiology Very rare; a somewhat controversial diagnosis at this site (uterus). Cases have been reported in…