Salpingitis Isthmica Nodasa or Endometriosis? Imprortance of Basics: A Case Report

Ashish Ranjan Singh, Umesh Kumar, Anila Sinha, Tulika Singh, Sunita Kumari

Abstract: Salpingitis isthmica nodosa is a condition of the fallopian tube characterized by nodular thickening of the tunica muscularis of the isthmic portion of the tube enclosing cystically dilated glands leading to complete obliteration of tubal lumen [1]. Salpingitis isthmica nodosa can lead to patient on risk, for recurrent ectopic pregnancy or infertility. And in histopathology it is important to distinguish from endometriosis. This condition can be diagnosed by Hysterosalpingography also. Hence, we report a case of salpingitis isthmica nodosa which was an incidental finding in a case of 45 year old woman who presented with pain abdomen.

Keywords: Salpingitis isthmica nodosa, endometriosis, Hydrosalpinx, Fallopian tube