Bilateral ovarian carcinoma metastatic from the ampulla of Vater: A rare Krukenberg tumor

Kwang Hee Kim, Chang Duck Kim, Hong Sik Lee, Jin Hai Hyun, Young Sik Kim, In Sun Kim

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    Abstract

    Carcinoma of the ampulla of Vater is a relatively rare neoplasm and its longterm survival rate is considerably high. However, because of differences in tumor pathologic features and local invasiveness, a 5-year survival rate differ widely. We present a case of metastatic carcinoma of the ampulla of Vater presenting as a Krukenberg tumor in a 59-year-old woman. Eight months earlier, she had been diagnosed as well-differentiated adenocarcinoma of the ampulla of Vater. Abdominal examination revealed a hard mass with mild tenderness in the RLQ area. The laboratory findings were unremarkable except for mild anemia. CT scan of the abdomen revealed enlargement of both ovaries. An exploratory laparotomy disclosed bilateral ovarian masses, 18 × 12 × 8 cm and 8 × 5.5 × 4 cm in size, respectively. Histologic findings of the both ovarian masses were consistent with metastatic adenocarcinoma from the ampulla of Vater.

    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)220-222
    Number of pages3
    JournalJournal of Korean medical science
    Volume14
    Issue number2
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 1999 Apr

    Keywords

    • Neoplasm metastasis
    • Ovarian neoplasms
    • Vater's ampulla

    ASJC Scopus subject areas

    • General Medicine

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