The following statements are related to Krukenberg tumour except:
<p> -Krukenberg tumor is diagnosed only if it conforms to the following pattern ; Almost bilateral Smooth surfaces Freely mobile in pelvis It retains the shape of normal ovary. The tumors are secondary growth in the ovary and most often arise from a primary carcinoma of the stomach(70%). Histologically, the tumor has a cellular or myxomatous stroma amongst which are scattered large signet ring cells. Reference : Shaw&;s textbook of gynaecology, 16th edition, pg no:524 <\p>
It is always secondary
The most common primary site is pylorus of the stomach
The tumour is bilateral
'Signet ring' looking cells are characteristic
Gynaecological oncology