Origin of cancer cells in Krukenberg tumour is from:March 2013
Ans. B i.e. Gastric carcinomaKrukenberg tumorIt is a malignancy in the ovary that metastasized from a primary site, classically the gastrointestinal tract, although it can arise in other tissues such as the breast.Gastric adenocarcinoma, especially at the pylorus, is the most common source.Krukenberg tumors are often (over 80%) found in both ovaries, consistent with its metastatic nature.
Ovarian carcinoma
Gastric carcinoma
Duodenal carcinoma
Pancreatic carcinoma