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A Case Study on the Diagnostic Complexity of Krukenberg Tumor in Pregnancy: Clinical Insights and Management

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Krukenberg tumors, metastatic ovarian carcinomas primarily originating from gastrointestinal malignancies, present significant diagnostic and therapeutic challenges during pregnancy. We report a case of a 39-year-old pregnant woman initially diagnosed with autoimmune pancreatitis (AIP) and cholestasis of pregnancy, later found to have metastatic signet ring cell carcinoma of the stomach with ovarian involvement. This case highlights the complexities in differentiating malignancy from benign hepatobiliary disorders during pregnancy, emphasizing the need for a multidisciplinary approach. Early integration of tumor markers, advanced imaging, and HISORt criteria can facilitate timely diagnosis and improve clinical outcomes.

Source: Case Reports in Clinical Practice

DOI: 10.18502/crcp.v10i1.19477

Authors: Azam Zafabakhsh, Leila Mousavi Seresht, Shirin Souri, Sheyda Riyahi

Institution: Isfahan University of Medical Sciences

Language: English

Topic: Metastasis and carcinoma case studies

Subfield: Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4414006245

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