Symptoms
The internal location of the fallopian tubes makes it difficult to reach an early diagnosis. Symptoms are nonspecific and may consist of pain and vaginal discharge or bleeding. A pelvic mass may be detected on a routine gynecologic examination.
Vaginal discharge in fallopion tube carcinoma result from intermittent hydrosalphinx that is called as hydrops tubae profluens.
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