Bilateral Ovarian Krukenberg Tumor in a Full-Term Pregnancy
2011
Bilateral Ovarian Krukenberg Tumor in a Full-Term Pregnancy
Sample size: 1
publication
Evidence: low
Author Information
Author(s): Omar Felipe Dueñas-García, Maricela Diaz-Sotomayor, Charu Chanana
Primary Institution: Bronx Lebanon Hospital Center
Conclusion
Early detection followed by surgery and chemotherapy could possibly result in a favorable outcome with such patients.
Supporting Evidence
- Krukenberg tumors are very rare during pregnancy.
- The patient had a history of symptoms attributed to gastritis before pregnancy.
- Despite treatment, the patient died three months postpartum.
Takeaway
This study talks about a pregnant woman who had rare tumors in her ovaries, and despite treatment, she unfortunately passed away three months after giving birth.
Methodology
The case report details the patient's symptoms, surgical intervention, and chemotherapy treatment.
Limitations
The rarity of the condition limits the ability to generalize findings.
Participant Demographics
A 30-year-old woman, gravida 3 para 2.
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
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