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Krukenberg Tumor  

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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)

Entry terms

  • Krukenberg Carcinoma
  • Krukenberg's Tumor

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-S6MSW9N7-4

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