Clinical Significance
The term "adnexitis" is sometimes used to describe an inflammation of the adnexa. In this context, it replaces the terms oophoritis and salpingitis.
The term adnexal mass is sometimes used when the location of the mass is not yet more precisely known.
63% of ectopic pregnancies present with an adnexal mass. Depending on the size of the mass, it could be a medical emergency.
Term "Adnexectomy" in Gynaecology is often used for Salpingo-Oophorectomy (removal of both: fallopian tubes and ovaries).
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