Primary krukenberg tumor of ovary. Review of literature and case report

The literature on primary Krukenberg tumors of the ovary is reviewed. Of 38 cases reported, 17 could be accepted. An additional case is presented. The possibility of histogenetic relationship of primary Krukenberg tumors with mucinous cystadenocarcinomas of the ovary is discussed and origin of primary Krukenberg tumors from germinal epithelium having Müllerian potentialities is favored. Data on survival of the patients showed that prognosis in primary Krukenberg tumor of ovary is variable. The patient described in the case report also had consumption coagulopathy leading to hemorrhage and death.