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.
Highlights
Krukenberg tumor is an ovarian metastasis of a gastric tumor and accounts for 1%—2% of all ovarian tumors [1]
We present a case report of a woman 38 weeks pregnant with massive bilateral Krukenberg tumors, which had an unfortunate outcome despite of treatment
Krukenberg tumor refers to gastrointestinal cancer metastatic to the ovaries, accounting for 1%-2% of all ovarian tumors
Summary
Krukenberg tumors in pregnancy are very rare and their management can present a dilemma for the obstetrician gynecologist. 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. Detection followed by surgery and chemotherapy could possibly result in a favorable outcome with such patients
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