Proximal tubal obstruction associated with tubal schistosomiasis.
The gynecologic consequences of schistosomiasis may range from minimal inflammation of tubal serosa to more intense reactions involving the periadnexal regions. Complete obliteration of the tubal lumen has not been described. We describe a case of proximal tubal obstruction associated with tubal schistosomiasis.
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Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Tripler Army Medical Center, Honolulu, Hawaii 96859-5000.
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D000328:Adult; D005184:Fallopian Tube Diseases / Q000469:parasitology / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D012554:Schistosomiasis japonica / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery*