Mature teratoma containing carcinoid tumour arising within a fallopian tube. Issue 3 (31st March 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Preshaw, Jessica; Sherpa, Toshi; Pawade, Joya; Vyas, Sanjay
• Is Part Of: BMJ case reports. Volume 12:Issue 3(2019)
• Publication Date: 2019-03-31
• Subjects: obstetrics and gynaecology -- gynecological cancer -- pathology; Medicine -- Case studies -- Periodicals; 610.5
• DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2018-227630
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1757-790X

Abstract

Abstract : A 52-year-old woman with a background of vaginal hysterectomy for heavy menstrual bleeding underwent an elective laparoscopic adhesiolysis, left salpingo-oophorectomy for left-sided pelvic pain, and a right salpingectomy. Despite a grossly normal appearance, histology revealed a rare presentation of mature teratoma with insular carcinoid tumour arising from the left fallopian tube. Even though the salpingectomy was thought to be curative, the patient underwent a second operation to remove her remaining right ovary as a precaution against malignant spread. In light of limited information in such rare cases, counselling on best management and discussion of risks to guide patient decision making remains challenging.