Paratubal cyst

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Author: Mikael Häggström [note 1]

Paratubal cysts by the fallopian tube.

Paratubal cysts are also called paraovarian cysts, depending on location.[1]

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Gross processing

Paratubal cysts are generally incidentally found on grossing of fallopian tubes, and in such cases they may be ignored, as they are essentially always benign.[2] ( or included in representative sections). Even more insignificant are sessile smaller cyst-like along the fallopian tube, which are serosal inclusion cysts.

Microscopic examination

Simple cuboidal ciliated epithelium of a paratubal cyst.

Paratubal cysts are generally consists of a fibrous layer lined by simple cuboidal epithelium. However, they may have ciliated fallopian tubal epithelium or focal papillary projections.[1] Cilia and smooth muscle in the wall strongly favors the diagnosis, but is not necessary.

Microscopic report

Example:

Right paratubal cyst and fallopian tube, salpingectomy and excision:
Benign fallopian tube with paratubal cyst.
Negative for neoplasia/malignancy.

Notes

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References

  1. 1.0 1.1 Nicole Riddle, Jamie Shutter. Fallopian tubes & broad ligament, Broad ligament, Paratubal cysts. Pathology Outlines. Topic Completed: 1 July 2013. Minor changes: 30 December 2020
  2. Shin, You-Jung; Kim, Ji-Young; Lee, Hee Jin; Park, Jeong-Yeol; Nam, Joo-Hyun (2011). "Paratubal serous borderline tumor ". Journal of Gynecologic Oncology 22 (4): 295. doi:10.3802/jgo.2011.22.4.295. ISSN 2005-0380. 

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