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Gynaecology & Obstetrics Gynaecological Disorders in Obs. e928d630

A lady with abdominal mass was investigated. She was found to have bilateral ovarian masses with smooth surface. On microscopy they revealed cells with signet ring shapes. Diagnosis is-

A
Dysgerminoma
B
Krukenberg tumour
C
Primary Adenocarcinoma of the ovaries
D
Epithelial ovarian tumour
High-Yield Explanation
Ans. is 'b' i.e., Krukenberg tumour Krukenberg Tumor* Accounts for 30-40% of metastatic CAs to the ovary.* Arises in the ovarian stroma and has characteristic mucin-filled signet ring cells.* The primary is most frequently located in the stomach and less commonly in the colon, breast, or biliary tract. Rarely, the cervix and bladder may be the primary site.* They are usually bilateral and discovered when the primary is well advanced and hence survival is very poor.* Treatment of primary carcinoma does not revert to Krukenberg tumor.* The ovaries are enlarged and have a smooth surface.* The shape of the ovary is maintained.* There is no tendency of adhesion and the capsule remains intact.* Cut surface shows waxy consistency with cystic spaces due to degeneration.

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