Bilateral Ovarian Krukenberg Tumor in a Full-Term Pregnancy. (24th October 2010)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Dueñas-García, Omar Felipe; Diaz-Sotomayor, Maricela; Chanana, Charu
• Other Names: Chan K. Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: ISRN obstetrics and gynecology. Volume 2011(2011)
• Publication Date: 2010-10-24
• Subjects: Obstetrics -- Periodicals; Gynecology -- Periodicals; Pregnancy Complications; Genital Diseases, Female; Gynecology; Obstetrics; Electronic journals; Periodical; Periodicals; Fulltext; Internet Resources; Periodicals; 618.2
• DOI: 10.5402/2011/620380
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2090-4436

Abstract

Abstract : Objective . Krukenberg tumors in pregnancy are very rare and their management can present a dilemma for the obstetrician gynecologist. Case Report . We present the case of a G3P2002 who presented to us and the 38 weeks gestation with bilateral massive Krukenberg tumors. Despite at surgery and chemotherapy she died 3 months postpartum. Conclusion . Early detection followed by surgery and chemotherapy could possibly result in a favorable outcome with such patients.