Name | Krukenberg Tumor |
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Synonyms | Carcinoma, Krukenberg | Krukenberg Carcinoma | Krukenberg's Tumor | Krukenbergs Tumor | Tumor, Krukenberg | Tumor, Krukenberg's |
Definition | 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) |
Categories | Cancer |
MeSH® ID | D007725 |
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