J Korean Radiol Soc.  1989 Oct;25(5):813-817. 10.3348/jkrs.1989.25.5.813.

Computed tomographic findings of the Krukenberg tumors

• Lee HJ
• Kwon JS
• Oh YH
• Kim H
• Woo SK
• Suh SJ

• KMID: 2359066
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.3348/jkrs.1989.25.5.813

Abstract

CT of 15 patients of pathologically proven Krukenberg tumor were reviewed to assess the radiographic appearances. The most common primary site was stomach (n=10), followed by colon (n=2), breasst (n=1), and unknownsite (n=2). The CT appearance of Krukenberg tumor was usually mixed density (n=8), but occasionally solid (n=4) orcystic, (n=3) adnexal masses with smooth, lobulated margin and variable degree of septation. Bilateral involvementwas more common and the masses showed similar CT characteristics in each side. Because CT fratures of Krukenbergtumor are not specific and similar to that of primary ovarian carcinoma, pathologic confirmation is essential ruleout double primary carcinoma or even benign ovarian tumor. In a total of 15 cases, ten cases were detected atinitial staging CT scanning of the gastric and colonic cancer. The authors empasize that the ovary should beroutinely examinated in preoperative CT staging of gastrointestinal carcinoma.

MeSH Terms

Colon
Colonic Neoplasms
Female
Humans
Krukenberg Tumor*
Ovary
Stomach
Tomography, X-Ray Computed