Krukenberg tumor secondary to gallbladder adenocarcinoma: A case report

Abstract

Krukenberg tumour is defined by the development of metastasis in both ovaries, characterised by the presence of mucine secreting cells, hence the name carcinoma mucocellular; However, the term “Krukenberg” has often been broadly applied to any metastases to the ovaries, irrespective of the site of origin. It is uncommon representing about 1%-2% of all ovarian tumours. It is in general secondary to a gastric adenocarcinoma but other sites have been found to be responsible of krukenberg's tumour, notably large bowels adenocarcinoma, pancreas, breast cancer, lung adenocarcinoma and biliary tract cholangiocarcinoma. In this article we will report the case of a 29 years old patient presenting with metachronous krukenberg tumour and peritoneal carcinosis with a history of surgery for a gallbladder adenocarcinoma 9 month prior. This case study sheds light on this pathology, familiarizing us with its clinical and radiological picture, as well as its prognosis.