Fallopian Tube Cancer

Disease

Disease Profile

Fallopian tube cancer is a malignant neoplasm originating from the fallopian tube and is grouped clinically with ovarian and primary peritoneal carcinomas. It is a rare gynecologic cancer and often presents with nonspecific symptoms, which can delay diagnosis. Histologically, adenocarcinoma is the most common type.

Category
Gynecologic malignancy
Prevalence
Rare; estimated to account for about 1% to 2% of gynecologic cancers, with U.S. incidence around 0.41 per 100,000 women in 1998-2003
ICD Codes
  • C57.0

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