Korean J Obstet Gynecol.
2000 Apr;43(4):755-758.
A case of Ovarian Metastasis from Carcinoma of the Gallbladder: a rare Krukenberg Tumor
Abstract
- A wide variety of cancers metastasize to the ovaries. In a majority of instances the primary site is the gastrointestinal tract, breast, or other gynecologic organs. The best known tumor of this type is signet-ring cell adenocarcinoma. The gallbladder and bile duct are rare sources of these metastases. The authors have had an experience of a case that was presented of Krukenberg tumor metastatic from the gallbladder and report the case with brief review of literature.
