The following statements are related to Krukenberg tumor except:
Ans. is a, i.e. It is always secondaryRef: Dutta Gynae 6th/ed, p387* Krukenberg tumor is generally a metastatic tumor to the ovary. But "Krukenberg tumor may be a primary tumor" - Ref: Dutta Gynae 6th/ed, p387* The most common primary sites from where metastases to the ovaries occur are gastrointestinal tract (pylorus, colon and rarely small intestine), gallbladder, pancreas, breast and endometrial carcinoma.* These are usually bilateral tumors which maintain shape of the ovary. Histologically 'signet ring' looking cells are characteristic of Krukenberg tumor.* In most patients with Krukenberg's tumors, the prognosis is poor. Median survival being less than a year. Rarely, no primary site can be identified and the Krukenberg's tumor may be a primary tumor.Also know: Metastatic tumors from the GI tract can be associated with sex hormone (estrogen and androgen) production.Patient may present with postmenopausal bleeding.
It is always secondary
The most common primary site is pylorus of the stomach
The tumor is bilateral
'Signet ring' looking cells are characteristic
Carcinoma Ovary