PRIMARY FALLOPIAN TUBE CANCER: A LITERATURE REVIEW

Abstract

This literature review presents an analysis of diagnostic methods and treatment of a relatively rare and highly malignant tumor – primary fallopian tube cancer, which is poorly studied and difficult to diagnose. The study of the fallopian tube disorder is very relevant, as the fallopian tube mucosa can be a source of "serous carcinogenesis" for serous ovarian and peritoneal cancer. The author selected more than 50 scientific works from the world literature on the problems of incidence, diagnosis, and treatment of primary fallopian tube cancer and conducted a detailed analysis of them. The author draws attention to the risk group for primary fallopian tube cancer. Women with BRCA-1 and BRCA-2 mutations are more likely to develop FTC, especially in families with a history of breast and (or) ovarian cancer. Approximately 30% of women with FTC have a BRCA-1 or BRCA‑2 mutation. All patients with a burdened history and pathologic mutations should be considered candidates for routine rehabilitation. The author analyzes options for improving preoperative diagnosis using modern methods of additional examination, such as tumor markers, vacuum suction biopsy, transvaginal ultrasound, CT and MRI, and diagnostic laparoscopy. The author emphasizes that it is possible to avoid diagnostic errors during operations using a detailed examination of the affected fallopian tube mucosa on a longitudinal section and suboperative methods of morphological diagnosis. In addition, the author points out the prognostic importance of adequate staging and complete courses of adjuvant polychemotherapy according to modern clinical protocols. The author also draws attention to the interdependence of prevention methods, diagnosis, and treatment of FTC and ovarian cancer.