The term "adnexitis" is sometimes used to describe an
inflammation of the uterine appendages (adnexa). In this context, it replaces the terms
oophoritis and
salpingitis. The term
adnexal mass is sometimes used when the location of a uterine mass is not yet more precisely known. 63% of
ectopic pregnancies present with an
adnexal mass. Depending on the size of the mass, it could be a medical emergency. The term "adnexectomy" in
gynaecology is often used for
salpingo-
oophorectomy (removal of both: fallopian tubes and ovaries). ==Additional images==