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A rare case of Krukenberg tumor by gallbladder cancer
INTRODUCTION: Gallbladder cancer commonly spreads by direct extension to the liver and adjacent organs of the gastrointestinal tract. Ovarian metastases by biliary origin, though known, are a very uncommon finding. PRESENTATION OF CASE: We report a rare metastatic localization by gallbladder cancer,...
Autores principales: | , , , , , |
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Formato: | Online Artículo Texto |
Lenguaje: | English |
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Elsevier
2019
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Acceso en línea: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6796552/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/31641505 http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.amsu.2019.09.014 |
Sumario: | INTRODUCTION: Gallbladder cancer commonly spreads by direct extension to the liver and adjacent organs of the gastrointestinal tract. Ovarian metastases by biliary origin, though known, are a very uncommon finding. PRESENTATION OF CASE: We report a rare metastatic localization by gallbladder cancer, Krukenberg tumor mimicking a primitive ovarian cancer. A comprehensive critical review was performed and suggested strategies were analyzed. DISCUSSION: The prognosis of ovarian metastastes by biliary origin is very poor with an overall survival estimated at around 6 months. The variable clinical presentation, radiology and serum markers make the appropriate histological diagnosis mandatory. CONCLUSION: The presence of Krukenberg tumor should be considered in the work-up of gallbladder cancer. |
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