Anatomy & Pathology: Fallopian tubes
Which is the narrowest segment of the fallopian tube?
Interstitial
Which segment of the fallopian tube passes through the uterine cornua?
Interstitial
Which segment of the fallopian tube connects the ampulla to the interstitial area?
Isthmus
Are the fallopian tubes normally seen on ultrasound?
No. If so, it pathology.
The fallopian tubes may become distended secondary to?
Obstruction or infection / inflammatory processes
What are the three layers of the fallopian tubes?
Outer serosa Middle muscular Inner mucosal
What are synonyms for fallopian tubes?
Oviducts Uterine tubes Salpinges
What is salpingitis often caused by?
PID
What is the measurement of the fallopian tubes in diameter?
1-4 mm
What is the measurement of the fallopian tubes in length?
10-12 cm
Hysterosalpingography
A radiography procedure that uses dye instilled into the endometrial cavity & fallopian tubes to evaluate internal abnormalities.
What is sonographic appearance of Fallopian tube carcinoma?
A solid mass within the adnexa.
Cancer of the fallopian tubes is typically in the form of what?
Adenocarcinoma
Ectopic pregnancies often occur in which segment of the fallopian tube?
Ampulla
Fertilization of the ovum occurs most often in which segment of the fallopian tube?
Ampulla
Which segment of the fallopian tubes is the longest & most coiled/tortuous?
Ampulla
How does hydrosalpinx appear on ultrasound?
Anechoic
Hematosalpinx
Blood within the fallopian tube
Fallopian tubes
Coiled, muscular tubes that open into the peritoneal cavity at their lateral ends.
Fimbria
Fringe like extensions at the end of the fallopian tube which move over the ovary, directing the ovum into the fallopian tube after ovulation.
Cilia
Hairlike projections within the fallopian tube.
Salpingitis
Inflammation of the fallopian tube
What are the four anatomic portions of the fallopian tubes?
Infundibulum Ampulla Isthmus Interstitial
How does pyo- & hema-salpinx appear on ultrasound?
Internal components Echogenic Fluid-fluid level
Pyosalpinx
Pus within the fallopian tube
The inner cavity of the fallopian tubes can be visualized and evaluated for patent by using which procedures?
SIS & hysterosalpingography
Hydrosalpinx
Simple serous fluid within the fallopian tubes.
Fimbria
The finger like extensions of the Fallopian tube located on the infundibulum.
What is the primary purpose of the fallopian tubes?
To provide an area for fertilization and to offer means of transportation for produces of conception to reach the uterine cavity.
What does the fallopian tubes lie superior to?
Utero-ovarian ligaments Round ligaments Tubo-ovarian blood vessels
