Primary fallopian tube cancer diagnosed before surgery

Primary cancer of the fallopian tubes is a rare disease first described by Ortman in 1886. The frequency of this form in relation to primary malignant neoplasms of the genital organs ranges from 0.11 to 0.13% - according to Crosssen, and according to Waldeyer and Weberling - up to 2.6%,

Primary Fallopian Tube Cancer in an 89-Year-Old Patient

Fallopian tube cancer is an extremely rare gynecological condition, accounting for just 1 to 2% of all female tract malignancies. The mean age of diagnosis is similar to that of ovarian cancer, between 60 and 75 years, but it can affect a wide spectrum of ages. Advanced age and family history of ovarian and breast cancer are the main risk factors, since they are associated with increased incidence of this uncommon entity. In this study, we report a rare case of an elderly, 89-year-old patient that presented to our clinic due to vaginal bleeding.