Intraluminal Tubal Endometriosis Mimicking Hydrosalpinx: Report of an Unusual Case

Intraluminal Tubal Endometriosis Mimicking Hydrosalpinx: Report of an Unusual Case DOI: https://doi.org/10.31436/imjm.v9i1.740Abstract Endometriosis is an estrogen-dependent disease causing pelvic pain and infertility and there is still limited knowledge of the pathogenesis. Hydrosalpinx is commonly seen in a heterogeneous spectrum of pathologies of distal tubal occlusion. In general, collection of fluid in uterine tubes occur as the end stage of pyosalpinx or as the advenced stage of endometriosis with pelvic adhesion. In this report we present a very rarely seen case that is called intraluminal tubal endometriosis mimicking hydrosalpinx without pelvic adhesion in an infertile patient. The clinical features and the management of intraluminal tubal endometriosis case which is very rare cause of enlarged tuba uterina in an infertile patient discussed. Downloads Downloads Published How to Cite Issue Section License All material submitted for publication is assumed to be submitted exclusively to the IIUM Medical Journal Malaysia (IMJM) unless the contrary is stated. Manuscript decisions are based on a double-blinded peer review process. The Editor retains the right to determine the style and if necessary, edit and shorten any material accepted for publication. IMJM retain copyright to all the articles published in the journal. All final ‘proof’ submissions must be accompanied by a completed Copyright Assignment Form, duly signed by all authors. The author(s) or copyright owner(s) irrevocably grant(s) to any third party, in advance and in perpetuity, the right to use, reproduce or disseminate the research article in its entirety or in part, in any format or medium, provided that no substantive errors are introduced in the process, proper attribution of authorship and correct citation details are given, and that the bibliographic details are not changed. If the article is reproduced or disseminated in part, this must be clearly and unequivocally indicated.