pyosalpinx
MONDO:0003618Mondo
Findings
No curated finding names pyosalpinx yet. Everything below is reference data from Mondo, HPO and GenCC, not evidence about what affects it.
Definition
The presence of pus in the fallopian tube. It is usually caused by acute salpingitis. The fallopian tube is distended and filled with pus. Histologic examination reveals edema and acute and chronic inflammation. Symptoms include fever, vaginal discharge, and pelvic pain.
Definition from the Mondo Disease Ontology (MONDO:0003618), read 2026-09-29. CC BY 4.0.
Where it sits
- A kind of