Krukenberg Tumor Related to Gallbladder Cancer in a Young Woman: A Case Report and Review of the Literature

J Pers Med. 2023 Jun 6;13(6):957. doi: 10.3390/jpm13060957.

Abstract

A gallbladder tumor is a rare condition, which usually spreads to the liver, lymph nodes, and other organs. A Krukenberg tumor, derived from the biliary tract and gallbladder cancers (GBCs), is an uncommon finding in routine clinical practice. Here, a case of a young woman with a Krukenberg tumor related to a previous diagnosis of GBC is reported. Differential diagnosis of an ovarian malignant lesion is challenging for both clinicians and pathologists. In order to provide a proper diagnosis, integrated multidisciplinary management is essential. The occurrence of Krukenberg tumors should be evaluated in the management of GBC, even if this is rare in clinical practice.

Keywords: Krukenberg tumor; biliary tract cancer; chemotherapy; gallbladder cancer; ovarian mass.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

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This research received no external funding.