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Krukenburg tumour: Role of 18F-FDG PET/CT in identifying the primary site

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Krukenberg tumours are a rare form of metastatic tumours of the ovary. They primary site is usually the gastro-intestinal system with the most common being gastric cancer. We present the case of a 35-year-old female coming in with a large pelvi-abdominal mass for investigation. This pelvic mass showed mild to moderate metabolic activity. 18F-FDG PET-CT was able to identify the primary gastric carcinoma. Subsequent histopathology confirmed this to be gastric adenocarcinoma with metastases to the ovary.

Source: Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association

DOI: 10.47391/jpma.24-20

Authors: Sharjeel Usmani, Sarah Murad, Fareeda al Kandari, Muneera Al Maraghy

Institutions: Sultan Qaboos Comprehensive Cancer Care & Research Center, Kuwait Cancer Control Center

Language: English

Topic: Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment

Subfield: Oncology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $650