Hydrosalpinx - bilateral

Case contributed by Ian Bickle
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Part of work-up for subfertility

Patient Data

Age: 30 years
Gender: Female
Fluoroscopy

HSG: Bilateral distended, serpingenous fallopian tubes.  No peritoneal spillage implies non-patent tubes. 

Case Discussion

Both fallopian (uterine) tubes are overtly distended, with their torturosity illustrated, but without free spillage of contrast into the peritoneal cavity, implying distal obstruction/non-patency.

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