Krukenberg carcinoma
Overview
Krukenberg carcinoma: However, when stomach cancer spreads to an ovary, the tumor in the ovary is called a Krukenberg tumor . Krukenberg carcinoma: A form of ovarian cancer.
Symptoms
The list of signs and symptoms mentioned in various sources for Krukenberg carcinoma includes the 3 symptoms listed below: * Increased lower abdominal weight * Fatigue * Ovarian tumor Note that Krukenberg carcinoma symptoms usually refers to various symptoms known to a patient, but the phrase Krukenberg carcinoma signs may refer to those signs only noticable by a doctor.
Causes
Exactly what causes ovarian cancer isn't known, but the greatest number of cases occurs in the fifth decade of life. However, it can occur during childhood. Other contributing factors include infertility; nulliparity; familial tendency; ovarian dysfunction; irregular menses; and possible exposure to asbestos, talc, and industrial pollutants. Primary epithelial tumors arise in the ovarian surface epithelium; germ cell tumors, in the ovum itself; and sex cord tumors, in the ovarian stroma. Ovarian tumors spread rapidly intraperitoneally by local extension or surface seeding and, occasionally, through the lymphatics and the bloodstream. Generally, extraperitoneal spread is through the diaphragm into the chest cavity, which may cause pleural effusions. Other metastasis is rare. Other Possible Causes of these Symptoms * Fatigue
Diagnosis
These home medical tests may be relevant to Krukenberg carcinoma: * Colon & Rectal Cancer: Home Testing o Home Colorectal Cancer Tests o Home Fecal Occult Bleeding Tests