Korean J Gynecol Oncol Colposc.
1996 Mar;7(1):68-75.
Two Cases of Krukenberg Tumors
Abstract
- Krukenberg tumor of the ovary, originally described by Krukenberg as "Fibrosarcoma ovarii mucocellulare carcinomatodes", characterized as an infiltrative mucinous carcinoma of predominant signet-ring cell type, almost metastasize from gastrointestinal tract, is not common tumor. In recent years, we have experienced 2 cases of Krukenberg tumors on both ovaries metastasis from the stomach, and report these cases with brief review of the literatures.
