Histopathological Changes Associated with Ectopic Tubal Pregnancy
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Aim: The aim of this prospective study was to know the variable histopathological changes in the fallopian tube after having ectopic gestation and its correlation with predisposing factors. Materials and Methods: 100 fallopian tubes having ectopic gestation for study group and 25 fallopian tubes received after sterilization operation for control group submitted in department of pathology between Jan. 2007March 2009 were included. The conventional H&E stained microsections were prepared from specimen for extensive study. The sections were examined histopathologically for various pathological lesions by standard criteria. Results: Acute salpingitis was found in 18% of patients. Chronic salpingitis and follicular salpingitis was seen in 39% of patients, while chronic salpingitis with salpingitis isthmica nodosa was found in only 8% of patients. Vessels were sclerotic in 8% of cases. Calcification was found in 7% cases. No case of tuberculosis and endometriosis was observed in our study group. Conclusion: Pelvic inflammatory disease, Salpingitis isthmica nodosa, Acute and Chronic salpingitis are predisposing factors for ectopic tubal gestation.
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