Primary Malignant Tumor of the Fallopian Tube: CT and MR Features.
10.3348/jkrs.2001.45.4.393
- Author:
Yu Ri KAHNG
1
;
Jeong Kon KIM
;
Kyoung Sik CHO
Author Information
1. Department of Radiology, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine. kscho@www.amc.seoul.kr
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Fallopian tubes;
Fallopian tubes, neoplasms;
Fallopian tubes, MR
- MeSH:
Ascites;
Fallopian Tubes*;
Female;
Lymphatic Diseases;
Ovary
- From:Journal of the Korean Radiological Society
2001;45(4):393-397
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
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.
