The Krukenberg hand.

KRUKENBERG TUMOR REPORT OF THREE CASES

Krukenberg tumor is an interesting and rare tumor which usually but not always is metastatic. Ovaries more than any other genital pelvic organs are the site of metastasis. Endometrium, gastrointestinal tract and breast are the most common primary sites. The best method of treatment is surgery. Postoperatively, radiotherapy and chemotherapy must be performed. 3 cases of Krukenberg tumor dia...

Transcoelomic spread and ovarian seeding during ovulation: A possible pathogenesis of Krukenberg tumor.

Krukenberg tumor is a metastatic ovarian tumor with its primary site being the gastrointestinal tract. The pathogenesis of Krukenberg tumor formation is still in its hypothetical stage though the current understanding suggests lymphatic, hematogenous and transcoelomic as the 3 major routes of metastasis. We believe transcoelomic spread in association with ruptured ovary during the monthly proce...

Krukenberg tumors.

A case of virilization induced by a Krukenberg tumor from gastric cancer

BACKGROUND The Krukenberg tumor represents ovarian metastases associated with gastric cancer or other gastrointestinal malignancies. Histology shows typical mucus-production and numerous signet-ring cells. Occasionally Krukenberg tumors have endocrine function and, as a consequence, some patients demonstrate hirsutism and virilization. CASE PRESENTATION Here we report a case of virilization a...

An Up-to-Date Understanding of the “Krukenberg Tumor” Mechanism

Krukenbergtumor is a metastatic ovarian tumor with its primary site being the gastrointestinal tract. The pathogenesis of Krukenberg tumor formation is still in its hypothetical stage though the current understanding suggests lymphatic, hematogenous and transcoelomic route as the 3 major route of metastasis. There is a lack of description in the literature related to the pathway of metastasis. ...