Bilateral hydrosalpinx

Case contributed by Mohammad Taghi Niknejad
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Secondary infertility.

Patient Data

Age: 30 years
Gender: Female
Fluoroscopy

There is bilateral distal tubal block and bilateral hydrosalpinx. A little volume of peritoneal spill could be detected.

Case Discussion

Features are compatible with bilateral hydrosalpinx which refers to a fluid-filled dilatation of the fallopian tube. If the fluid is infected, i.e. pus, then it is a pyosalpinx, if bloody, then hematosalpinx.

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