Which of the following is not true regarding a krukenberg tumour: (A) Has rough service, (B) Usually bilateral, (C) Shape of ovary is maintained, (D) Primary is usually gastric carcinoma
Answer is A. 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. Ref: Shaw Gynecology 17 e pg 464.