Blocked fallopian tube - hydrosalpinx

Case contributed by Bahman Rasuli
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Secondary infertility.

Patient Data

Age: 35 years
Gender: Female
Fluoroscopy

Dilatation of the ampullary portion of the left fallopian tube without intraperitoneal spillage of the contrast material, a finding that is consistent with a hydrosalpinx. 

Spillage occurs from the right tube.

Case Discussion

Hydrosalpinx a descriptive term and refers to a fluid-filled dilatation of the fallopian tube.

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