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The biologic function of the fallopian tube, transport of sperm and ovum, may be seriously compromised or entirely destroyed by inflammatory processes or tubal pregnancy. Tumors may interfere with normal function or, if malignant, may lead to death. Although the etiology and pathophysiology of many tubal diseases are imperfectly understood at present, progress is certain to take place, if only against a background of thorough knowledge of normal anatomy, histology, and physiology.
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Wheeler, J.E., Mastroianni, L. (1977). Pathology of the Fallopian Tube. In: Blaustein, A. (eds) Pathology of the Female Genital Tract. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4757-6143-6_18
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