Case ReportInternational Journal of Reproduction, Contraception, Obstetrics and Gynecology

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Krukenberg tumor

Int J Reprod Contracept Obstet Gynecol. 2023;12(5):1482-1485.DOI10.18203/2320-1770.ijrcog20231245

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Abstract

Krukenberg tumor is a rare form of metastatic ovarian cancer which accounts for less than 2% of all ovarian tumor. Krukenberg tumor mostly occurs after the age of 40 years and is rarely found in younger age group. It usually presents with bilateral involvement of ovaries. It presents when the primary is already advanced. Here we are presenting a rare case of Krukenberg tumor in a 22 years old female with primary from stomach.

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  1. Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, IGMC, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India

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