Krukenberg tumor of the ovary from an occult appendiceal primary: case report and literature review.

Abstract

A patient with an occult primary adenocarcinoid tumor of the appendix metastatic to the ovary is presented. Only one similar case has been reported previously. A review of the literature of Krukenberg tumors and appendiceal epithelial tumors emphasizes terminology, sources of primary malignancy, treatment, and prognosis.