J Korean Soc Radiol.  2012 Jan;66(1):51-55. 10.3348/jksr.2012.66.1.51.

Ovarian Metastasis from Primary Appendiceal Carcinoma: A Case Report

• Park JH
• Kim SH
• Lee HJ
• Lee YG

• KMID: 2208871
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.3348/jksr.2012.66.1.51

Abstract

Ovarian metastasis originating from primary signet ring cell carcinoma of the appendix is an exceedingly rare entity. MRI shows heterogeneous iso- and high-signal intensities of the well-defined nodular masses on T1- and T2-weighted images, as well as masses showing enhancement with a nonenhancing portion on a contrast enhanced T1-weighted image. CT shows numerous omental nodules and a diffuse, thick, and enhanced appendix. We report here on a rare case of solid bilateral ovarian metastases from signet-ring carcinoma of the appendix.

MeSH Terms

Appendix
Carcinoma, Signet Ring Cell
Neoplasm Metastasis

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