Krukenberg Tumor: Pathophysiology, Diagnosis, and Treatment Options
1. Introduction to Krukenberg Tumors A Krukenberg tumor is a metastatic malignancy of the ovary characterized by the presence of mucin-filled signet ring cells. This condition develops when a primary cancer, typically originating within the gastrointestinal tract, sheds malignant cells that travel to and establish secondary lesions within the ovarian tissue. The prompt recognition of … Read more