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ABSTRACT: 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.
SUBMITTER: Pesce A
PROVIDER: S-EPMC6796552 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Nov
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

Pesce Antonio A Li Destri Giovanni G Amore Francesca Flavia FF Magro Gaetano G La Greca Gaetano G Puleo Stefano S
Annals of medicine and surgery (2012) 20191004
<h4>Introduction</h4>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.<h4>Presentation of case</h4>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.<h4>Discussion</h4>The prognosis of ovarian me ...[more]