Neoplastic Process
krukenberg tumor Audio
[ kroo-ken-berg too-mer ]
Subclass of:
Carcinoma, Signet Ring Cell
Definitions related to krukenberg tumor:
  • A tumor in the ovary caused by the spread of stomach cancer.
    NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms
    U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
  • Metastatic signet-ring cell carcinoma in the ovary. The primary site is the gastrointestinal tract or breast.
    NCI
    U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
  • Mucocellular carcinoma of the ovary, usually metastatic from the gastrointestinal tract, characterized by areas of mucoid degeneration and the presence of signet-ring-like cells. It accounts for 30%-40% of metastatic cancers to the ovaries and possibly 1%-2% of all malignant ovarian tumors. The lesions may not be discovered until the primary disease is advanced, and most patients die of their disease within a year. In some cases, a primary tumor is not found. (From Dorland, 27th ed; Holland et al., Cancer Medicine, 3d ed, p1685)
    NLM Medical Subject Headings
    U.S. National Library of Medicine, 2025
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