Krukenberg Tumors: Update on Imaging and Clinical Features

Maria Zulfiqar; Jared Koen; Stephanie Nougaret; Candice Bolan; Wendaline Vanburen; Melissa McGettigan; Christine Menias

doi:10.2214/AJR.19.22184

Krukenberg Tumors: Update on Imaging and Clinical Features

Maria Zulfiqar, Jared Koen, Stephanie Nougaret, Candice Bolan, Wendaline Vanburen, Melissa McGettigan, Christine Menias

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Abstract

OBJECTIVE. The purpose of this case-based article is to discuss the pathophysiologic findings, common pathways of spread, and imaging features associated with Krukenberg tumors. CONCLUSION. Not all ovarian metastases are Krukenberg tumors. Krukenberg tumors are the most common subtype of ovarian metastases, and they are histologically characterized by signet ring cell mucinous features. Common primary tumor sites include the stomach or colon. Although often difficult, distinguishing between Krukenberg tumors and primary ovarian malignancy on imaging is important because of management and prognostic implications.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	1020-1029
Number of pages	10
Journal	American Journal of Roentgenology
Volume	215
Issue number	4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.2214/AJR.19.22184
State	Published - Oct 2020

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Krukenberg tumors
Ovarian masses
Ovarian metastasis

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