Yeungnam Univ J Med.  1989 Dec;6(2):271-277. 10.12701/yujm.1989.6.2.271.

A Case of The Krukenberg Tumor

• Park YK
• Lee SH

• KMID: 2377254
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.12701/yujm.1989.6.2.271

Abstract

There have been reported cases that the Krukenberg Tumor had been primary ovarian carcinoma. But the Krukenberg Tumor is generally known as one special type of metastatic ovarian carcinoma, which histologically consists of nest of mucin filled signet-ring cells in a cellular, nonneoplastic stroma. The most common gastrointestinal tract origin for Krukenberg tumor is the stomach, and the next frequent is the large intestine. Generally the Krukenberg tumor is difficult to diagnose and treat until somewhat enlarging its size. We experienced a case of the Krukenberg tumor on the remained ovary after the previous unilateral adnexectomy, which was metastasized from adenocarcinoma of stomach. We present this case with a brief review of literature.

MeSH Terms

Adenocarcinoma
Female
Gastrointestinal Tract
Intestine, Large
Krukenberg Tumor*
Mucins
Ovary
Stomach
Mucins