An asymptomatic 32-year-old woman is diagnosed with a left adnexal mass on physical examination. A history of PID has been reported. Transabdominal and transvaginal images demonstrate an anechoic tubular structure in the left lower quadrant. This finding most likely represents which one of the following?

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The description of an anechoic tubular structure in the left lower quadrant, especially in a patient with a history of pelvic inflammatory disease (PID), is most consistent with a hydrosalpinx. Hydrosalpinx refers to a fallopian tube that is filled with fluid due to a blockage, often resulting from PID.

An Asymptomatic 32-Year-Old Woman Is Diagnosed with a Left Adnexal