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My mother told me i was born with 3 fallopian tubes, discovered when i was a patient at the iwk children's hospital in canada. is this possible?

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Dr. Adam King answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine and Pediatrics

Unlikely: I can think of a possible scenario, but it would be extremely unlikely. If you are worried seek the help of a gynecologist.

Dr Honore and another doctor agreed

Answered 12/10/2013

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Dr. Milroy Samuel answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Yes: Anything is possible but it is unlikely.

Answered 3/23/2013

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Dr. Ronda Dennis-Smithart answered

Yes: Duplication, though rare, is not unheard of in fallopian tubes, ureters etc.

Dr Ali and another doctor agreed

Answered 4/30/2015

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A member asked:

My mother told me i was born with 3 fallopian tubes, discovered when i was a patient at the iwk children's hospital in canada. is this possible?

5 doctors weighed in across 3 answers

Dr. Adam King answered

Dr Honore and another doctor agreed

Dr. Milroy Samuel answered

Dr. Ronda Dennis-Smithart answered

Dr Ali and another doctor agreed

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