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[Krukenberg tumor: 9 cases report].

I Benâaboud1, M Ghazli, M Kerroumi

  • 1Service de Gynécologie Obstétrique B, Maternité Lalla Meryem, CHU Ibn Rochd, Casablanca, Maroc. ilham.benaaboud@caramail.com

Journal De Gynecologie, Obstetrique Et Biologie De La Reproduction
|June 12, 2002
PubMed
Summary

Krukenberg tumors are rare ovarian metastases from digestive cancers. Early detection and complete surgical removal offer the best hope for improving the poor prognosis of this condition.

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Area of Science:

  • Oncology
  • Gynecologic Oncology
  • Gastroenterology

Background:

  • Krukenberg tumor represents a rare (1-2%) ovarian metastasis originating from digestive tract cancers.
  • This study investigates a series of 9 patients diagnosed with Krukenberg tumors between 1982 and 1999.

Observation:

  • The average patient age was 44 years, with pelvic symptoms more prevalent than digestive ones.
  • Bilateral ovarian involvement was observed more frequently than unilateral.
  • Histological confirmation relies on identifying signet-ring cells and a pseudosarcoma stroma.

Findings:

  • The primary digestive tumor was identified in 50% of the cases.
  • Prognosis remains unfavorable, with a high mortality rate within one year.
  • Early diagnosis and comprehensive surgical resection are critical for patient outcomes.

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Implications:

  • Krukenberg tumors necessitate a high index of suspicion for ovarian metastasis in patients with digestive cancers.
  • Prophylactic oophorectomy may be considered for women over 40 with known digestive tract malignancies.
  • Further research into early diagnostic markers and treatment strategies is warranted to improve survival rates.