Which term describes a distally occluded, dilated, fluid-filled fallopian tube?

Which term describes a distally occluded, dilated, fluid-filled fallopian tube?

• A. Hydrosalpinx
• B. Hypospermia
• C. Hyperspermia
• D. Hydrsalpinx

Answer: (D)

Hydrosalpinx describes a distally occluded, dilated, fluid-filled fallopian tube. When the distal end is blocked, drainage is prevented and serous fluid accumulates inside the tube, causing it to enlarge into a fluid-filled structure. This condition is a common contributor to infertility and can complicate fertility treatments because the accumulated fluid can interfere with embryo implantation. On ultrasound, you’d expect to see a dilated, fluid-filled tubular structure near the uterus. The other terms don’t match this anatomical description—semen-volume disorders refer to hypospermia or hyperspermia, and the last option is simply a misspelling of the correct term.

Hydrosalpinx describes a distally occluded, dilated, fluid-filled fallopian tube. When the distal end is blocked, drainage is prevented and serous fluid accumulates inside the tube, causing it to enlarge into a fluid-filled structure. This condition is a common contributor to infertility and can complicate fertility treatments because the accumulated fluid can interfere with embryo implantation. On ultrasound, you’d expect to see a dilated, fluid-filled tubular structure near the uterus. The other terms don’t match this anatomical description—semen-volume disorders refer to hypospermia or hyperspermia, and the last option is simply a misspelling of the correct term.