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There was no positive family history for breast or ovarian cancer and no history of previous tuberculosis (TB). Elevated CA-125 level, HE 4 normal, ROMA-Index of 13.2 % suggested high risk for epithelial ovarian cancer (EOC). Ultrasound revealed free fluid, dilated fallopian tubes and a cystic mass near the right ovary. Suspecting fallopian tube or ovarian cancer, we performed exploratory laparoscopy, revealing adhesions, multiple miliary nodes and dilated fallopian tubes. Histological investigation revealed granulomatous abscessing salpingitis with suspicion of genital TB, so antituberculous therapy was administered with success. &amp;lt;br \/&amp;gt;&amp;lt;strong&amp;gt;Conclusion&amp;lt;br \/&amp;gt;&amp;lt;\/strong&amp;gt; Female genital tuberculosis is very rare but important in differential diagnosis and should be kept in mind regarding suspected fallopian tube or ovarian carcinoma to prevent women from extensive surgery. 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