Krukenberg Tumor

Mucocellular carcinoma of the ovary, usually metastatic from the gastrointestinal tract, characterized by areas of mucoid degeneration and the presence of signet-ring-like cells. It accounts for 30%-40% of metastatic cancers to the ovaries and possibly 1%-2% of all malignant ovarian tumors. The lesions may not be discovered until the primary disease is advanced, and most patients die of their disease within a year. In some cases, a primary tumor is not found. (From Dorland, 27th ed; Holland et al., Cancer Medicine, 3d ed, p1685)

Also Known As:

Krukenberg Carcinoma; Krukenberg's Tumor; Carcinoma, Krukenberg; Krukenbergs Tumor; Tumor, Krukenberg; Tumor, Krukenberg's

Neoplasms: 1324753
- Neoplasms by Histologic Type: 2
  - Glandular and Epithelial Neoplasms: 439
    - Carcinoma: 141855
      - Adenocarcinoma: 58365
        Signet Ring Cell Carcinoma: 437
        Krukenberg Tumor: 61
    - Neoplasms, Cystic, Mucinous, and Serous: 1223
      - Signet Ring Cell Carcinoma: 437
        Krukenberg Tumor: 61

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