Salpingitis isthmica nodosa is an inflammatory process of the fallopian tubes of unknown etiology. Associations with pelvic inflammatory disease, infertility, and ectopic pregnancy have been reported. Hysterosalpingography reveals tubal irregularity and subcentimeter protrusions from the isthmic portion of the fallopian tube. The above image is a case of bilateral salpingitis isthmica nodosa.
Friday, January 14, 2011
Salpingitis Isthmica Nodosa
Salpingitis isthmica nodosa is an inflammatory process of the fallopian tubes of unknown etiology. Associations with pelvic inflammatory disease, infertility, and ectopic pregnancy have been reported. Hysterosalpingography reveals tubal irregularity and subcentimeter protrusions from the isthmic portion of the fallopian tube. The above image is a case of bilateral salpingitis isthmica nodosa.
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